Number of positions: 1
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Auckland
Hours: Guarantee of 40 hours per week between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Salary: $87,000 - $103,500.
Innovation at the core. Powering a smarter future.
At Vector, we believe innovation is the key to a cleaner, more connected future. By embracing new ideas, forging strong partnerships and pioneering technologies that make energy more resilient and accessible, we’re setting new standards for our customers, and our industry.
Learn more about how Vector is reshaping the energy sector through collaborations with the biggest names globally: https://vimeo.com/1115323478?share=copy
Vector: Pioneering the future of energy.
We collaborate globally - with leaders like X The Moonshot Factory, to bring cutting-edge technologies home. From innovative AI-driven grid management to advanced renewable integration, we’re shaping the future of energy.
- Our network isn’t just keeping up, it’s evolving – with predictive analytics, automation and digital tools that enhance reliability and customer experience.
- Sharing innovation – we offer technologies and business solutions across Auckland and the world, to help others embrace smarter energy systems that drive sustainability and efficiency.
If you’re passionate about building a cleaner, more connected future, join us. The future isn’t waiting – we’re building it now.
The role
As an Associate GIS (Smallworld) Software Engineer, you will work within the Geospatial Platform team to provide the continuous improvement and development of the Geospatial Platforms and associated applications.
Within this role you will have the opportunity to extend your skills across several Geospatial Platforms. The team will invest in your skills development.
The role is key to providing the business with user assistance and knowledge sharing of the platform, the business process, and its capabilities. The role is also responsible for ongoing maintenance and support of the platform.
On a typical week, you can expect to be:
· Provide user support for identified applications
· Trouble shoot and resolve problems
· Liaise with third party support organisations
· Document business processes, applications, and changes to applications as required
· Provide subject matter expertise in for projects relating to identified business processes and applications which support the processes
· Develop GIS (Smallworld) software programs to meet needs of business stakeholders
· Assist with user acceptance testing
· Assist in the change management process
· Assist end users in the use of delivered solutions
· Work as part of a wider scrum team to both develop and operate GIS application delivering services to the business
What you will bring:
- Bachelor degree or higher qualification in any discipline
- At least 12 months experience within Geospatial Information Systems and Software Development
- Experience with the Smallworld GIS Platform and development in Smallworld
- Knowledge of information systems capabilities and trends
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Flexible work approach and ability to take on new challenges.
- IT change and problem management.
Why Vector
We know that great energy starts with great people, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can be, do and achieve your best:
- Competitive salary between $87,000 & $103,500
- Enhance your wellbeing, protect your future and empower your personal and professional growth through our benefits package.
- Supercharge your career through internal opportunities, our progression scheme, tailored development plans and investment in your learning and growth
- We value diverse perspectives, which drive innovation and creativity. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work, embracing ideas that challenge and inspire
- Build a legacy doing work that matters - we’re keeping the lights on across Auckland, and driving a sustainable energy future for New Zealand.
Apply now!
This job advert will close on 4 February and interviews will be held during the application window, so don’t hesitate to apply now!
Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and abilities to be part of our team.
Additional InformationWe know that some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every single requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply anyway - your skills, enthusiasm, and unique perspective could be just what we’re looking for.
Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and abilities to be part of our team.
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What We Do
We are New Zealand's largest distributor of electricity and gas, owning and operating networks which span the Auckland region. But we don’t stop here - our reach extends to Australia and the Pacific Islands, shaping a new energy future for our customers, through innovative digital and engineering solutions, metering services, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle (EV) networks, high speed internet fibre, air and water purification to name a few.
We haven’t been afraid to challenge the status quo. As leaders of the transformation of the energy sector, we know the ‘same old’ just won’t cut it. We have the confidence to forge new solutions and for our people to work differently, to think differently. We have collaborated with global technology companies and thought leaders who share our view that innovation and digitalisation are key to meeting the future needs of energy systems and fast-evolving customer demands. As governments, businesses and consumers urgently take action to decarbonise, at Vector we are clear on our vision – creating a new energy future.
Because we live in a world that is changing fast, we must continue to identify and develop better options that will provide value, choice and service for our customers throughout New Zealand and beyond, so the environment and communities we love continue to thrive. To do this, Vector has a vision of creating a new energy future, which will help to deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy solutions for customers.
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