Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP) is on a mission to transform Aotearoa/New Zealand’s wild places by removing pest animals and we are well-positioned to do so, building on our established reputation as predator free ‘doers’.
Te Tūranga/The Position:
As we expand predator elimination across larger landscapes, we require accurate, scalable and efficient systems to support this and the associated growth of data. To achieve and maintain predator elimination, we rely on aerial tools supported by precise and well-designed operations. The GIS and Data Analyst plays a vital role in ensuring aerial operations are underpinned by accurate, scalable, and efficient spatial systems.
Most of the work will be office-based however, some travelling will be required to support aerial operations and there will be opportunities to work from our field sites to get grounded in the work and connect with the team. Being comfortable with a flexible working environment is essential to this role.
Ngā Mahi me Ngā Kawenga/Tasks & Responsibilities:
Lead the design of aerial elimination and response operations using QGIS in coordination with various teams and support on the day implementation.
Utilising cartography skills to generate map reports as needed and working with the team to identify questions or challenges they have and using data and spatial analysis to help solve them.
Work as part of a team on development projects to update or develop new geospatial tools and systems.
Gathering requirements, investigating potential solutions, building and supporting the system.
Monitoring a variety of systems and databases to ensure they are performing well and ensuring the data is accurate.
Support the wider ZIP team with queries, provide support, training and documentation so that they can perform their jobs successfully.Supporting the wider ZIP team by taking on tasks that would suit your unique personal knowledge and skills.
Ngā Pūkenga me te Wheako/Skills and Experience:
Tertiary level qualification and at least 3 years’ experience working in GIS or a related field.
High level of competence with QGIS and experience or an understanding of Python and SQL and a desire to further develop these skills is beneficial.
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with diverse and dispersed teams and handling high-pressure tasks. The ability to manage changing tasks and priorities on short notice with changing context.
Works well on team projects, and highly self-motivated for individual tasks.
Mō Mātou/About ZIP:
A not-for-profit organisation that celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2025, ZIP has grown from an ambitious start-up established by the NEXT Foundation and the Department of Conservation to a credible, highly capable independent company of 90 passionate practitioners, scientists, engineers and enablers.
Most of our current mahi is focussed in the rainforests of South Westland, the drylands of Aoraki/Mount Cook, on Rakiura/Stewart Island and assisting in the urban environment of Predator Free Wellington. We are ready to accelerate into the next phase of growth and therefore need to scale the size of our team accordingly. For more information on our achievements to date, visit zip.org.nz.
Te ahurea o te Tima/The Team Culture:
People – our team, conservation partners and other stakeholders – are always our number one priority, without exception. We are caring, connected, empowered and innovative.
ZIPs team culture is about prioritising wellbeing, health and safety, and building strong internal connections. We value open communication, shared ownership, and supporting each other to meet challenges and achieve our conservation mission.
All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
Please apply online via Seek. We will be accepting applications until midday on Friday 18th March or until a suitable candidate is found. We will be reviewing applications as they come in.
For more information, please email careers@zip.org.nz, with the position title as the subject line, providing your name and a contact phone number.