Transport Data Support Officer

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

We’re all about making travel safe, smart, and reliable, not just for today, but for the future. If you’re passionate about data and want to play a part in shaping how people move around our city, this could be the role for you.

As part of our Transport Data team, you’ll work closely with the wider Transport Unit to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. Your main focus will be managing parking restriction data and supporting GIS-related projects that help us deliver better travel options for everyone. It’s a role where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will make a real difference.

If you’re someone who enjoys working with data, loves learning new tools, and wants to contribute to smarter transport solutions, we’d love to hear from you. 

Some Key Responsibilities include: 

• Specific focus on the Parking Geo Spatial data (parking restrictions, cycle lanes, bus stops etc) and ensuring this is current and accurate – working with the Urban Transport Technical Officer for ongoing changes
• Providing assistance and advice for the transport team on effective use of GIS data for development of information, production of maps, undertaking basic queries
• Working closely with the GIS team to ensure ongoing timely delivery of requests for work and implementation the Geo Spatial ‘self-service’ facilities.
• Assist in ensuring that the Forward Works Viewer has current and accurate information
• Traffic counting database management and quality checks including maintaining SCATS metadata used for volumes.
• Maintaining oversight of the various network datasets
• Assisting with the oversight of our Intelligent Transport System (ITS) devices and correcting the data if needed (e.g. when pathways stop working)