Operational Analyst - Wilding Conifer Programme

• Enable streamlined delivery of a multimillion-dollar environmental programme
• Provide data management support, including GIS, data integrity, and large datasets
• 3-year fixed-term | Timaru or Christchurch based

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

Job Type: Fixed Term | Full Time

Location:

Christchurch or Timaru

Job Category: IT

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

Council plays an important role in responding to national legislation and policy changes – this mahi is part of our operating environment and is embedded in our everyday mahi. The current proposals from central government are significant, and Council is working through the opportunities and implications. However, our mahi must continue to deliver our three core services for our partners, communities and te taiao (environment).

This 3-year fixed-term opportunity, supports a programme of work controlling Wilding Conifers. You’ll manage data largely obtained from contractors delivering work in the field, enabling ease of reporting and tracking within the programme. The majority of information is held within GIS systems.

• Maintain operational data sets for these programmes
• Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure accurate, quality data
• Provide internal users with training and support to ensure effective use of systems
• Provide overall data stewardship, ensuring compliance with national agreements and regulatory obligations

This role will ideally be based in Timaru, but we will also consider candidates based in Christchurch.

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

You’ll be a great communicator who can identify improvement opportunities, use initiative and solve problems efficiently. You'll be responsible for transparent and diligent record-keeping, ensuring seamless communication and data management between contractors and government entities. Our programs are seasonal and fast-paced, so your ability to maintain data integrity and processes is highly valued.

Above all, you'll be a team player with a can-do attitude, ready to match our dynamic team.

Ideally you’ll be tertiary qualified in, or have significant experience in, Information Systems, Data Science/ Analysis or equivalent.

• A minimum of five years’ experience in either systems management or data analysis, ideally GIS based
• Experience in facilitation of systems use, user needs analysis and requirements scoping
• Competency across the MS Suite of applications and an aptitude to specialised or bespoke systems
• Ability to communicate data requirements to non-technical people
• Ability to translate and display data/technical information in easy-to-understand formats for a range of audiences (maps, charts, reports, etc)
• Significant strength in programme reporting and planning, including demonstrating success and providing data to enable effective future planning. A high level of confidence in being able to provide information quickly and effectively is essential

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

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