Job Description

• Use your geospatial expertise to help protect Auckland’s natural environment.
• Turn environmental data into insights that support conservation outcomes.
• Join a collaborative team using technology to restore and protect Tāmaki Makaurau.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity

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.

This is an opportunity to combine your passion for the natural environment with your expertise in geospatial technology, data management and information systems.

You’ll play an important role in helping us understand, protect and restore Auckland’s unique ecosystems by ensuring biodiversity, biosecurity and geological data is accurately captured, analysed and transformed into meaningful insights that support planning, operational delivery and decision-making across the region.

Working alongside environmental specialists, field teams and technical experts, you’ll help tell the story of Auckland’s conservation work through high-quality data, spatial analysis and innovative information solutions.

If you enjoy using technology to solve environmental challenges and want your work to contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

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

• Managing, analysing and maintaining biodiversity, biosecurity and ecological datasets.
• Providing geospatial advice and information management solutions to support conservation programmes.
• Developing and maintaining ArcGIS systems, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
• Supporting biodiversity reporting, including operational KPIs and Long-Term Plan measures.
• Working with internal and external partners to communicate accurate, meaningful conservation data.
• Opportunities to explore new technologies and approaches, including imagery and spatial analysis and emerging data solutions.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’re someone who enjoys using technology and data to solve real-world environmental challenges. You have a strong interest in conservation and understand the value that accurate information and insights can bring to protecting and restoring natural environments.

You come from a geospatial, environmental science, biodiversity, biosecurity, data or information management background. You enjoy working collaboratively, solving problems and finding better ways to use information to support positive outcomes.

You’ll be comfortable working with complex datasets, communicating technical information clearly and building relationships with people across a range of disciplines.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS tools (including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and/or ArcGIS Enterprise) and managing spatial information.
• Experience working with environmental, ecological or biodiversity datasets.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, natural sciences, computer science, GIS or a related discipline.
• A good understanding of New Zealand ecology and natural systems, with the ability to interpret and communicate insights from data.
• Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders and translating technical information into meaningful outcomes.

It would also be advantageous if you have:

• Experience supporting biodiversity conservation, biosecurity or restoration programmes.
• Experience with ecological analysis software or environmental monitoring data.
• Knowledge of RMA processes or environmental legislation.
• Experience with emerging spatial technologies, imagery analysis or drone data.
• Experience working in local government, central government or another public sector environment.

This role will suit someone who is curious, technically capable and genuinely passionate about the natural environment. You’ll enjoy working with data, solving complex problems and finding innovative ways to support conservation outcomes. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous learning and sharing knowledge, with opportunities to work alongside specialists who are passionate about protecting Auckland’s unique landscapes and ecosystems.
You’ll bring a combination of technical capability, creativity and purpose; understanding that behind every dataset is a story about the environment we are working to protect.

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!

You can find the position description here
Applications close: Friday 7th August

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.

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