Geospatial and Field Support Technician

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Geospatial and Field Support Technician

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Fri Feb 23 01:24:19 2024
• Ref: 926

• Have you got experience with collecting data using GPS, total stations, UAVs, or other field instruments?
• Are you proficient in geospatial software and tools like ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms for data analysis, mapping, and visualization?
• Can you build strong working relationships and communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Geospatial and Field Support Technician to provide technical support for geospatial technologies (Geographic Information Science (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) for research and teaching activities, particularly in the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Science (SGEES), but also to the wider University community. To work together with the Technician – Field Support to maintain the school’s field equipment and provide technical expertise, instruction and advice in the operation and use of equipment to both staff and students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced user support for geospatial software configuration and analysis, tailored to specific needs of academics, researchers, and students. Remain up to date with developments in geospatial technology and communicates these to ensure that users are aware of latest tools, trends, and their possibilities.
• Collaborate with other technical staff within the School, Faculty, and wider University to support research and teaching activities as appropriate.
• Troubleshoot and fix problems with geospatial software and other tools as required.
• Work with the Technician – Field Support to ensure field and lab equipment, including specialist instruments, are always maintained and ready for use and that adequate levels of training in the use of this equipment is provided to all users.
• Work with external providers to acquire, maintain, document, and update as necessary geospatial data resources.
• Support processing and analysis of datasets as appropriate, e.g. photogrammetry processing.
• Work closely with relevant teaching staff to support and inform geospatial and field teaching, including support in organising logistics and participation in both teaching and research field trips and field work.
• Maintain geospatial and related software and hardware installed in laboratory computers in the School and works with Digital Solutions to ensure that required software is available and licensed on campus computers.
• Curate and manage datasets necessary for use in teaching laboratories as required.
• Work with academic staff to specify suitable new equipment to support teaching and research (e.g., GPS and UAV/drone technologies) and assist with equipment purchases, as required.
• Directly support (i.e., through tutorials and laboratory supervision) teaching of and with geospatial software.
• Work with the Technician Field Support to ensure that all relevant H&S Regulations and protocols are followed in field activities.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative, provide excellent output with timely delivery to internal and external customers and students. This role is busy, challenging, extremely rewarding and interesting for the individual with the right temperament. 

You will be self-motivated, responsible, and able to prioritize tasks effectively and have an ability to learn new technologies and methods quickly. You are competent and comfortable working in face to face and a digital/online environment and keen to meet the needs of a range of diverse students and other stakeholders. 

Key Requirements:

• Experience in Geographic Information Science, Remote Sensing, fieldwork support for Earth Science or relevant field.
• Experience with collecting data using GPS, total stations, UAVs, or other field instruments.
• Proficient in geospatial software and tools like ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms for data analysis, mapping, and visualization.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, following safety protocols, and navigating using maps and GPS.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences and support learning.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Capability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

The team contributes to and supports world class research and teaching in Geography, Environment Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, and Climate Change.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 23 March 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Kosta Tashkoff ([email protected] ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form . please include the position title and reference number (Geospatial and Field Support Technician (#926). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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