Asset & Information Officer - Rivers & Natural Haz
Tasman District Council
Listing Description
Description
Location: Richmond, Tasman
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
- Work in a supportive team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary plus a benefits package which is unique to you; choose from additional Superannuation, a cash allowance or additional paid time off.
- Health insurance package and a paid day off on your birthday.
Do you have an eye for detail and a knack for managing data and assets?
We are seeking a skilled Asset & Information Officer to play a pivotal role in how Council manages rivers information, coastal assets, and natural hazard risks. This is a highly collaborative role working alongside Rivers Engineers and Environmental Services professionals to deliver accurate, insightful, and accessible information that supports statutory obligations, asset planning, and community decision-making.
About the Role
As an Asset & Information Officer, you'll be responsible for maintaining accurate records and managing information systems that support the Rivers & Natural Hazards team. You will contribute to developing and integrating geospatial and asset management systems to aligned with Council-wide platforms. Your work will ensure that critical infrastructure and environmental assets are well-documented, monitored, and maintained to keep our communities safe.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and analyse accurate rivers, coastal asset, and natural hazards data to support Council's statutory obligations and informed decision-making.
- Provide timely data, reports, modelling, and visualisations that the Rivers & Natural Hazards section relies on for planning, design, and community engagement.
- Contribute to developing and integrating geospatial and asset management systems aligned with Council-wide platforms.
- Deliver clear maps, dashboards, and spatial products that help staff, councillors, and the public understand risks and priorities.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
- Experienced in data management and asset systems.
- Knowledgeable in developing and integrating geospatial and asset management systems.
- Comfortable working with technical information and translating it into actionable insights.
- A great communicator who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.
Join us to contribute to a safer, more resilient region, we'd love to hear from you!
Please submit your application online at https://careers.tasman.govt.nz/Vacancies. To view full details or for more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on Ph. 03 543 8988.
Ref. 6856076
Applications close 17 February 2026
Application details
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Tasman District Council
Climate and lifestyle are two of the major factors for people choosing to live and work in the Tasman District.
At the Tasman District Council, we live and breathe our vision, mission and values. We want the Tasman District to be a thriving, vibrant, interactive community where people enjoy a wonderful lifestyle and the natural environment is well cared for. We want to live in a place where we all live and work sustainably, with employment opportunities for everyone, and where residents and visitors can enjoy the stunning natural beauty of our District.
If you love the sunshine and the great outdoors, the Tasman District provides plenty of opportunity for you. From tramping, mountaineering, camping and hunting, through to horse trekking, boating and fishing, you name it, it can be done in Tasman. We also have some of the top mountain bike tracks in the country at your disposal.
With three national parks – Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes, and Tasman's Great Taste Trail on your doorstep, there’s plenty of opportunity to explore the best parts of the region. If the outdoors aren’t for you, you can sit back and relax at one of the many great restaurants, wineries, cafes, breweries and bars in the region.
We are a great organisation to work for, passionate about what we do, and full of people who want to make a positive difference. You’ll work with nationally and internationally recognised leaders in many different professions.
As one of the five unitary councils in New Zealand, we combine the work and obligations of a regional council and a district council in one institution. This enables an end-to-end decision-making and project management process.
We have an attractive range of benefits that you're entitled to by joining our team.
We are all one team, working together and sharing our knowledge every step of the way – come and join us!
