Intern - Mātanga Tātai Wāhi Geospatial Specialist (Level 1)
Position Description
About this role
Toitū Te Whenua Summer Internship Programme 2026–2027
- Want to use your geospatial skills to help Aotearoa prepare for the next emergency?
- Interested in solving real-world challenges using ArcGIS Online, satellite imagery and remote sensing data?
- Join our team for a paid internship from November 2026 to February 2027.
The intern role available this year:
Mātanga Tātai Wāhi Geospatial Specialist (Emergency Management)
- Are you passionate about using GIS and remote sensing data to help communities before, during and after disasters?
- Do you want to build tools that support emergency responders when every minute counts?
- We're looking for a motivated intern from November 2026 to February 2027 to help us improve how agencies access and use satellite imagery and other remote sensing data during emergencies.
- This project will enhance LINZ's emergency response capabilities and inform national strategies for emergency data requests.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Join our Emergency Management team to improve our emergency data request tools based on customer feedback, and help research and implement efficient workflows for acquiring and distributing satellite imagery and other remote sensing data in an emergency.
Please note that this role is based primarily in the office so you must be based in Wellington (accommodation is not provided).
Specific deliverables expected by end of internship
- Upgrade current ArcGIS Online tools to manage emergency imagery data requests
- Improve emergency imagery hub site experience
- Review ArcGIS Online administration and restricted access management
- Review process for publishing imagery into ArcGIS Online, including archiving
He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience
- Currently studying Geospatial Science, Geography, Environmental Science, or Emergency Management (third year undergraduate or postgraduate)
- Practical experience using GIS software, particularly ArcGIS Online
- Technical skills including Python, FME or other geospatial data processing tools.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to clearly translate complex technical content for emergency responders
- An interest in user-centred design and creating intuitive solutions for end users.
- Team player who understands the importance of clear communication during stressful situations
Desirable
- Understanding of how to gather stakeholder feedback.
- Experience creating training materials and documenting processes
- Knowledge of emergency response procedures or CIMS framework
The annual full-time salary for this role is $67,000, prorated for the period worked.
Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees
- Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.
- Wellbeing allowance reimbursement
- Ability to purchase additional leave
- Annual Flu Vaccinations
- Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
- Diverse groups and networks
- If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
- A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave
Te Tākinatanga - Our Story
Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations, now and for future generations.
Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan
Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.
Tono mai - How to Apply
If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.
To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.
Please note, while applications close on 1 November, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.
You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Geospatial Specialist / Mātanga Tātai Wāhi – Tahi) doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.
If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our People Services Team will be in touch with you.
