GIS Team Leader

Ashburton District Council is looking for an experienced GIS professional to lead the GIS team and help shape how spatial information is used across Council. This is much more than keeping the maps running. GIS reaches across planning, property, infrastructure, operations, community services and climate considerations. You will work with teams across Council to understand challenges, uncover opportunities and turn spatial information into practical solutions that improve access to information and support better decisions. You will lead and develop a dedicated GIS team, drive innovation and continue to evolve the enterprise GIS environment. ESRI expertise is essential. You will combine technical know-how, people leadership and organisation-wide influence. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position based in Ashburton, Mid-Canterbury. Who they are looking for: At least five years’ relevant GIS experience, including a minimum of three years at a senior level Experience leading or managing people Strong hands-on experience with ESRI technologies, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise A relevant tertiary degree qualification or professional equivalent Ability to translate business needs into practical spatial solutions Strong communication and relationship-building skills Advantageous: FME and programming/scripting (Python, Arcade, SQL or JavaScript). Salary: NZD $105,000–$123,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Benefits include relocation and short-term accommodation assistance, travel allowance, professional development, flexible work options, and more. Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026. For a confidential chat: Gordon Tupper, Information Systems Manager, +64 027 256 2931.