This role involves configuring and administering the platform, supporting and training users, and balancing development tasks to meet future business needs.
- Kickstart your career with this exciting new role in 2025!
- Grow and thrive in a truly innovative utility network.
- WEL has a great range of flexible working options and benefits.
About WEL Networks
WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.
With over 300 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing. Our vision is bold. And our ambition even stronger, especially as we diversify from traditional ‘poles and lines’ to a truly innovative and sustainable business.
About the role
The Enterprise Application team is on a mission to empower employees, enhance user experience and optimise processes to achieve business success. We do this by leveraging the capabilities of our best of breed application platforms such as SAP and ESRI.
We have an exciting new opportunity to join our GIS team as an ESRI Systems Specialist. Our recently completed UN ESRI Implementation is a milestone in our Digital Strategy and creates opportunities for the team to deliver real business value. Now is the perfect time to get an extra pair of hands to help us shape the system through configurating and administrating the platform as well as supporting and training users, while balancing development tasks to advance and meet future business requirements.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience with ESRI product suite and knowledge of Utility Network model
- Experience with Safe Software FME products for automating workflows, managing data transformation and data analysis & reporting tasks
- Experience with relational database environments and strong SQL skills
- A Tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering degree, geography or related field
- A passion to solve business challenges through technology
It is vital that you bring a collaborative approach to problem solving and sharing knowledge as well as a holistic and proactive approach to the development of applications that are not just user friendly, but support business outcomes.
Staff Benefits
This is a unique role, and as such our rewards are quite unique too. You’ll benefit from a powerful package of benefits – from medical, life, and income protection insurance, to relocation costs, flexible working options, ongoing career development and more – and most important of all, an excellent salary package.
As part of a safety critical industry, we are committed to making sure that both our people and our business are kept safe and secure, and as a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing and a police check before starting work at WEL.
Ready to learn more? Start here.
We actively value diversity and inclusion, so to start, tell us a little bit about the 'real you' in your application. Check out the position description and apply online with your cover letter and CV, showing us what sets you apart. Demonstrate your track record and share some of your proudest achievements. We can't wait to hear from you.
