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Information and Technology GIS Assistant

Environment Southland

We are seeking a motivated and reliable GIS student to assist our GIS team with short-term projects involving historical data consolidation and reorganisation, metadata creation and correction to feed into a data catalogue, story map creation and other GIS related tasks. This role provides practical experience within a regional council GIS environment and is ideal for a student considering a career in regional councils or GIS.

Key Responsibilities

  • Historical data consolidation and reorganisation.
  • Metadata creation and correction, reviewing existing metadata and ensuing it complies with the metadata standards.
  • Assisting teams with story map creation.
  • Assist team with other GIS related tasks.

Skills and Experience

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Good computer skills and willingness to learn new systems.
  • Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ESRI Story maps.
  • Knowledge of FME is preferred but not essential.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a GIS programme.
  • Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in GIS or a regional council.

What We Offer

  • Practical experience within a regional council GIS environment.
  • Training on our GIS platform, FME, and GIS information management processes.
  • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with GIS and FME in a regional council environment.

This position is available from November 2026 - February 2027. You are eligible to apply if you are currently enrolled in a tertiary institution or have graduated this year. All Summer Student roles are offered at a rate of $29.90 per hour and a 37.5-hour week.

Please upload your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

Closing Date: 27 September 2026

Applications close: 27 Sep 2026

Reference: 6930686
Location: Invercargill, Southland
Listed: 11 September 2026

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