Graduate GIS Analyst - Water (Rolling Intake)

Graduate GIS Analyst - Wellington 

Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2024) with a geography or GIS related tertiary qualification and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2024-2025 Graduate Programme! 

Fantastic perks we provide: 

• Engineering NZ accredited 2-year graduate development programme 
• NZD69,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as insurances, spot bonuses banking discounts etc 
• You will be connected to our international Young Professionals Group Network with opportunities for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.  
• You will be supported through your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and mentored for your own personal career development.  
• Possibility to travel overseas via a developing professional’s exchange 
• Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits 

What do our Graduate GIS Analysts do? 

 As a Graduate GIS Analyst based in our Wellington office, you will join a friendly and collaborative team and support our clients to become spatially enabled. We create applications and share data in ArcGIS Online such as Survey123, Dashboards and Experience builders apps. 

Day to day tasks may include: 

• Assist in creating mapping exhibits/deliverables on assigned projects 
• Utilising GIS platform and software programs to complete assigned tasks 
• Assist in developing and creating GIS solutions to aide stakeholders, clients, and other users in understanding the relationships, patterns and trends of geospatial information 
• Work with areas of Stantec's Enterprise Licence, e.g. within Portal and ArcGIS Online 

What you will bring 

We are looking for a fresh graduate or young GIS professional with less than two years industry experience who will be responsible for providing GIS services to external and/or internal clients in a shared services environment. 

You will apply your technical knowledge to determine client needs and propose optimal GIS solutions to meet them.  

Additional attributes that may help you succeed in the role: 

• A recent graduate (or soon to graduate) in GIS, Geology, Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent 
• Demonstrated ability to understand problems and develop creative solutions 
• Competent in relevant technical fields, including use of software and computer systems 
• A real interest in developing automated systems 

To be eligible to apply, you must: 

• Be a recent graduate or due to complete your tertiary education in 2024 
• Preferably hold a valid restricted or full Driving Licence   
• Working Rights in New Zealand (Student Visa holder, convertible to post study open work visa, Permanent Resident OR Citizen) 

Application Advice and Tips 

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Applications close 29th March 2024 

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About Stantec 

The Stantec community unites approximately 28,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. 

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