GIS Administrator

• Levin or Paraparaumu location

We are Electra Limited, and we’re proud to be celebrating our centenary! We are a dynamic, forward-thinking, and innovative local business, part of a vibrant community in the Horowhenua and Kapiti regions of New Zealand. We have been servicing our customers and the community for more than 100 years and believe the key to our success is our people, the community support we receive, our product innovation and diversification into new industries. The Electra Group consists of Electra Ltd and Electra Services (trading as SECURELY).  

Electra is committed to living our values of Safety, Respect, Professional, Accountability and Integrity. We continually strive for excellence in everything that we do.   

ABOUT THE ROLE

Electra have an exciting opportunity to join their team as a GIS Administrator, to further increase the capability of their ESRI ArcGIS System to deliver operational and customer service excellence. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of electricity network data and information while ensuring that Geographic Information System (GIS) information is available to key stakeholders. You will manage and update our database with essential information so an eye for detail and a systematic approach to data management is critical.

ABOUT YOU 

You will bring your passion and genuine interest in GIS, with a hunger to learn and grow with us. You will have great attention to detail, accuracy, excellent people and communication skills and the ability to solve problems in a systematic and timely fashion.

You also have a solid grasp of all MS Office products, and a passion for the industry. A tertiary qualification in geography, GIS or other related field would be an advantage. We use ESRI ARC GIS, so a familiarity with this and/or electricity distribution systems is highly desirable. 

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong organisational skills
• Flexible approach with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be ‘tech savvy’
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and keyboard skills.

The position is primarily office based in Levin or Paraparaumu with opportunities to work with internal and external customers and stakeholders across the Horowhenua and Kapiti region. 

What do we offer you? 

This role has a competitive salary commensurate to skills and expertise, a generous well-being package plus career and professional development, investment in training and your safety, plus a great bunch of people to work with. We offer a flexible work environment to help balance both your work and home-based commitments, as well as a flexible approach to where you work.