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Ashburton District Council GIS Team Leader – 15-Month Fixed Term Parental Cover (Application close 1 July 2024) in Ashburton, New Zealand
Join our team in leading and delivering GIS excellence.
Advance your GIS skill, leadership, and career.
Ambitious community focused organisation
What the job involves
Working within our Information Systems team, you will lead the GIS team in their contribution to the on-going development, delivery, and management of GIS services at Ashburton District Council.
Providing guidance and direction to the GIS team you will support team development and engagement with business owners and users, as well as developing and applying your GIS skill sets to identify needs and requirements to turn these into spatial solutions that support our Information Systems and align with our GIS Strategy.
As a team leader within Information Systems, you will contribute to the overall development of the service alongside that of other Information Systems team leads and manager.
For more information about this role, please view the position description - click here (https://www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/?a=95943) .
Who are we looking for?
You’ll be a team player with developed skills and applied experience. Your experience from previous leadership roles coupled with a good working knowledge of ESRI solutions, and associated applications you will be able to work alongside your teammates and end users to ensure that our GIS solutions and applications meet current best practices and industry standards.
Working within an organisation that promotes positivity and growth, you will have excellent communication skills, an optimistic outlook, and an enthusiasm for not only owning your role but furthering it. Within your work, you will pride yourself on the quality of your solutions, apply critical thinking and have an eye for detail. Like us, you’ll be committed to providing a high level of service as well as being a master at multitasking.
What we can offer you
You will work in a friendly atmosphere and in a role that offers both challenge and variety. Based in Ashburton, our district will provide you and your family a lifestyle unrivalled by most with Mt Hutt and Lake Hood at your doorstep and Christchurch just down the road.
Benefits of being part of our team include:
Professional development opportunities
Annual performance and remuneration reviews
Flexible work options available
Health benefits
Service recognition benefits
Birthday leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
Sociable & family friendly work environment.
For more benefits available, click here (https://www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/90170/EANC-Staff-Benefits-Letter.pdf) .
A bit about us
We are proud to provide services and support to one of New Zealand’s fastest growing and thriving communities. With a fast paced and changing community we have an array of interesting projects and initiatives we are delivering to our residents. We have a diverse and passionate workforce with over 300 employees spanning all Council activities and we are dedicated to delivering only the best to our community.
We don’t believe there should be any reason stopping you for applying for this role, but if you are still a bit hesitant why not watch our recruitment video (https://youtu.be/aB2wVoiS40M?si=1j1oCsjx7Ow3xL4h) to see what Ashburton District Council can offer you!
If this sounds like your ideal role, then we’d love to hear from you.
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