• Are you keen to take the next step in your Hydrography career?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Now is an exciting time to join Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand and be part of a key programme of work, 3D Coastal Mapping. Over the next three years the programme will map up to 40% of Aotearoa New Zealand's coastline to help the country prepare for the impacts of climate change and understand how our coastline is changing.
The data collected will be used to create detailed 3D maps of the coast and adjacent seafloor, providing a baseline from which we can measure changes to coastal areas and better understand the impacts of sea-level rise, storm surge and tsunami.
Mapping data will be collected using various techniques, including by planes fitted with high-resolution airborne Light Detection and Ranging (Li DAR) scanning equipment.
An exciting 3-year fixed term intermediate role in the Sea Squad is now available. In this role you will contribute to the planning and management of the 3DCM data capture, as well as undertake QC and validation of 3DCM data deliverables. You will also contribute to the work of the Sea Squad supporting the delivery of the annual national hydrographic survey programme critical to ensuring New Zealand meets its international obligations to maritime navigation safety.

You will be capable and comfortable with the following:

• Liaising with outside organisations, authorities and contractors on technical matters, as well as responding to customer queries appropriately
• Contributing to business processes, product and service improvement projects in collaboration with others
• Assisting with ensuring data and products are able to be made discoverable and accessible to internal and external users

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

• Experience with government procurement processes. 
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant geospatial discipline 
• Proven experience in modern hydrographic survey systems and technology, including multi-beam echo sounders (and Li DAR would be an advantage)
• Knowledge of international hydrographic standards and specifications would be an advantage
• Knowledge of tidal theory and operations
• Experience in managing, processing and visualising data
• Awareness of emerging mapping technologies, processes and techniques used in processing, QC/QA and data products
• Awareness of emerging hydrographic data standards
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and collaboration. 
• Experience with government procurement processes would be an advantage. 

Highly desirable:

• Category ‘A' Hydrographic Surveyor (having successfully completed a FIG/IHO/ICA IBSC Category ‘A' Recognised Course) with relevant experience, and/or 
• Accredited Level 1 Hydrographic Surveyor (AHSCP) with relevant experience 

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees

• Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.
• Eye & ear care reimbursements
• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
• Diverse groups and networks
• If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
• A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story
Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations. Now and for future generations.
Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan
Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.
Tono mai - How to Apply
If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.
To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.
Please note, while applications close Monday 16th September 2024, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position. 
At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.
If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.