About the Role

Stratford District Council is recruiting for an Asset Information / GIS Officer - 3 Waters to join the team.

In this role, you will be responsible for administering and maintaining Councils asset information across the Asset Management System and the Geographic Information System. You will manage data entry, validation, verification and retrieval for all 3 Waters assets, ensuring information is accurate, consistent and readily available to support long term planning and operational decision making. The role also involves working closely with engineers, contractors and staff to resolve data quality issues, capture new asset information and provide reliable mapping and analysis when required.

This position is full time (40 hours per week), based at the Stratford District Council, Miranda Street, Stratford. The salary range for this position is $82,000 to $92,000 per annum, with the starting rate based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Stratford District Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About You

You will have strong understanding of GIS and asset information management, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience. You will bring experience working with asset databases, GIS platforms and field data capture tools, ideally within a council or similar asset focused environment. Your ability to analyse information, identify data gaps and work collaboratively with contractors, engineers and system users will be essential to your success in the role.

You have the confidence to provide guidance and technical support to others, including training staff in the use of asset management systems and mobile tools. You take pride in producing accurate information, have great attention to detail, and enjoy working in a role where you are contributing directly to the effective management of important community infrastructure. A current New Zealand driver licence is required.

Stratford District Council is proud of our diverse and inclusive work environment, and our commitment to fostering strong partnerships with Mana Whenua. Our preferred candidate will respect and understand the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi to our mahi, and be open to incorporating Te Ao Māori values and te reo Māori into their work.

Why work with us?

Our staff will tell you the best thing about working here is the people, a great staff culture is important to us. We have a positive, energetic work environment with plenty of laughter. Our customers and our communities are at the centre of what we do, and our people are what makes it work. If you join us, you will also benefit from ongoing professional development, a flexible working policy, te reo learning assistance, regular health checks opportunities, subsidised pool visits, an active social club, and free car parking!

About us

The Stratford District sits in the heart of the Taranaki region and is the gateway to Taranaki Maunga and the famous Forgotten World Highway. Our district is home to stunning parks and gardens, and there are countless opportunities to explore the landscape, arts and culture and local history. Working in Stratford gives you the best of both worlds; the lifestyle benefits of living in the world-renowned Taranaki region, paired with a workplace that values work-life balance. As a staff member of Stratford District Council there's a lot to be proud of and we welcome you to be part of the experience.

How to Apply

For a copy of the Job Description and to apply for this role visit stratford.govt.nz/vacancies. Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

Applications close 01 April 2026