Job Description

• Use your geospatial expertise to support biodiversity, biosecurity, and regional parks
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Join a collaborative team protecting Tāmaki Makaurau’s natural environment

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Environmental Services Department has an opportunity for a Bio Information Analyst within the Bio Information team, part of the Natural Environment Specialist Services Group.

In this role, you’ll manage and support regional biodiversity, biosecurity, and geological data and geospatial information services. A focus of the role will be data management relating to pest plants, alongside supporting Natural Environment Targeted Rate (NETR) projects and wider biodiversity programmes. Your work will directly inform planning, operational delivery, and reporting across the Auckland region.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Managing and analysing biodiversity and biosecurity datasets
• Developing and maintaining ArcGIS Enterprise portal items.
• Monitoring and reporting against operational KPIs, including LTP measures
• Supporting NETR projects with spatial analysis and reporting
• Working with internal and external partners to communicate high-quality conservation data

He kōrero mōu: About you

This role requires experience in biodiversity, biosecurity, data, or environmental science roles, ideally within a large, complex, or public-sector environment.

We will be looking for specific experience with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural sciences, or computer science
• Strong experience using ESRI ArcGIS (ArcPro, ArcGIS Online and/or Enterprise)
• Experience managing environmental or ecological datasets (pest plant data preferred)
• A solid understanding of NZ ecology and natural sciences
• You must hold a full and clean NZ Driver’s Licence

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HCrGnm_Fy1RMrhSkvVZaf3GPtZDk3BLd/view-usp=sharing

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

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

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

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Applications close: Sunday 1st February 2026

Please note:

• Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.
• This role is deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

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.

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