Graduate Geospatial Specialist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for geospatial science, surveying, or data analysis? Join our Positioning team at Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand and help shape the future of New Zealand's location infrastructure.

As a Graduate Geospatial Specialist, you'll be supported to grow your technical skills and gain hands-on experience in a nationally significant domain. You'll work alongside experienced geodesists and surveyors, contributing to projects that maintain and enhance New Zealand's geodetic and survey control systems.

In this role, you will:

• Learn to analyse and process geodetic survey data, contributing to the accuracy and reliability of the national Geodetic Database.
• Assist with fieldwork across Aotearoa, gaining practical experience in geodetic surveying and GNSS data collection.
• Help maintain the systems that underpin New Zealand's spatial data infrastructure, including coordinate systems and reference frames.
• Provide support and advice to internal teams and external users of the geodetic system, helping them understand and apply geospatial data effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a strong foundation in geospatial science while contributing to work that supports land management, infrastructure development, and emergency response across New Zealand.

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

• Hold (or be in the final year of) a suitable tertiary qualification (BSurv or equivalent)
• Be familiar with least squares analysis, including use of the SNAP software
• Have experience with geodetic computations, including GNSS data processing
• Understand New Zealand's geodetic system and its relationship to the cadastre
• Possess good communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively as part of a small team, across Toitū Te Whenua and with customers

At Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, we are committed to developing and promoting an environment where our people feel included and valued. We are looking for someone with the willingness to learn and align to our way of working. We believe skills are transferable, and enthusiasm goes a long way, so consider applying even if you do not think you have all the experience.

The expected appointing range for this role is between $65,000 and $75,000

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees 

• Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.
• Eye & ear care reimbursements
• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
• Diverse groups and networks
• If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
• A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story

Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations. Now and for future generations.

Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan

Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experiences and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance.  We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.  As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.

Tono mai - How to Apply

If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team. 

To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter. 

Please note, while applications close on Sunday 10 August, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position. 

You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Geospatial Specialist Level 1) doesn't match the advertised title.  At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.

If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz  and our People Services Team will be in touch with you.