Professional Practice Fellow Geospatial Data Analysis

Dunedin - New Zealand

Yearly Salary: $ 91614 - 102900

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SCHOOL OF GEOGRAPHY TE IHOWHENUA

Our Vision Ko te Aronga

We are the University of Otago Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and are committed to Te Tiriti as set out in Pae Tata and Vision 2040. We welcome your interest in this role. Our Vision / Ko te Aronga is for our people and knowledge to transform lives connect communities and nurture the environment in Otago Te Waipounamu Aotearoa the Pacific and the world. Welcome and come and join us to fulfil our vision and mission.

Ko Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka mātau e ū titikaha ana ki Te Tiriti ki ōhona paika ko whakatakotoria ki Te Pae Tata ā ki te Pae Tawhiti 2040 hoki. I te hīkaka mātau i tō aroaro mai ki tēnei tūraka. Ko Our Vision/Ko te Aronga he whakakiteka he waka e kawea ana ō mātau tākata ō mātau mātauraka hoki kia whakapakari ai te takata kia tūhono ai kā hapori kia poipoia hoki ai te ao mātauraka ki Ōtākou ki Te Waipounamu ki Aotearoa ki Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa ā ki te ao. Nau mai haere mai whakatatatata mai kia whakaea ai Ko te Aronga kia tau ai hoki Ko te Uaratanga.

Te Ihowhenua the School of Geography at the University of Otago is nationally and internationally recognised for the quality of our graduates and the impact of our research. The School supports graduate and postgraduate programmes in Physical and Human Geography and Environmental Management as well as Planning and International Development. Our aim is to deliver globally relevant teaching and research from our unique location in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The role Te mahi

Te Ihowhenua the School of Geography seeks to appoint a skilled and versatile Professional Practice Fellow specialising in Spatial Data and Geospatial Technologies to support and enhance the Schools teaching research and technical infrastructure.

In this position you will play a key role in delivering practical teaching modules managing spatial data systems and supporting the Schools use of GIS UAVs GNSS and cartographic tools. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with technical expertise teaching experience and a passion for geographic technologies.

Skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

To be successful in this role candidates should hold a tertiary qualification in geography environmental science geospatial science or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience working with spatial data analysis geospatial technologies or applied GISparticularly in research or academic environmentsis desirable.

Candidates are also expected to have:
Demonstrated capability with GIS GNSS and UAV operations including proven proficiency using geospatial software such as ArcGIS QGIS Pix4D Agisoft and QPS tools as well as qualitative software such as SoftGIS.
Practical understanding of spatial data infrastructure and geospatial hardware/software systems.
An ability to contribute to training or teaching in geospatial methods.
Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with students and staff from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.
Commitment to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and Pasifika values.

Preference will be given to applicants who bring cultural awareness into their teaching who can provide culturally appropriate support to staff and students and who demonstrate teaching experience in areas of current geospatial and environmental need.

Further details Pūroko

This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The salary range for this role is Band 1: $75727 to $87849 and Band 2: $91614 to $102900 per annum (pro-rata).

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further inquiries about this role contact the following via the contact details below:
Professor Nicolas Cullen - in relation to key functions of the geospatial data analysis role.
Professor Sophie Bond - in relation to the School of Geography or the process.

Application Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:
CV
Cover letter
Names and email addresses of at least three referees

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 22 March 2026.
Additional Information

Note: As a part-time position the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.
Contact: Professor Nicolas Cullen

Contact: Professor Sophie Bond

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SCHOOL OF GEOGRAPHY TE IHOWHENUAOur Vision Ko te ArongaWe are the University of Otago Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and are committed to Te Tiriti as set out in Pae Tata and Vision 2040. We welcome your interest in this role. Our Vision / Ko te Aronga is for our people and knowledge to transform lives con...