Information and Technology GIS Assistant at Environment Southland Regional Council | GIS Career Hub

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Invercargill, New Zealand Reference: 6930686 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

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