Bio Information Analyst

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• Use your geospatial skills to play a vital role in supporting biodiversity and biosecurity programmes
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Join our supportive and collaborative team

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated, collaborative, and skilled geospatial analyst to join our team. In this role, you will support regional biodiversity, biosecurity, and geological information management through geospatial information services. Your work will play a crucial role in supporting planning, operational delivery, and reporting on biodiversity protection and restoration across the Auckland region. Be part of a programme working to protect Auckland’s precious natural environment for current and future generations to come.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on the creation and maintenance of field data capture tools and reporting on outcomes against relevant operational KPIs for biodiversity outcomes.  You'll work collaboratively with internal and external partners to analyse, manage, and communicate biodiversity and biosecurity data across all domains. This will guide biodiversity protection and restoration efforts for priority ecosystems.

Ensuring that operational and strategic information needs are met to support planning and delivery of biodiversity outcomes, you'll stay abreast of new IT and GIS technologies for data capture management and spatial mapping.

He kōrero mōu: About you

We will be looking for specific experience with:

• Bachelors degree in an environmental discipline or computer science
• Proficient in the use of ESRI ArcGIS spatial mapping packages including ArcPro, ArcGIS Online and/or Enterprise
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite
• 5 years’ work experience in biodiversity/biosecurity/conservation, database / information management, statistics and geospatial systems, preferably in natural sciences
• A good understanding of natural sciences preferably NZ ecology
• Dealing with various stakeholders in a customer service capacity
• Practical experience collecting data in the field would be an advantage
• Experience using FME would be an advantage

Please note:

• This role is deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.
• A Full NZ drivers’ licence is required for this role

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. 

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts! 

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here

Applications close: Tuesday 30th April 2024

Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
 

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.

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