LINZ is participating in CRCSI to maximise New Zealand’s involvement in the CRCSI programme – ensuring that New Zealand agencies participate in and benefit from program activities, particularly in the areas of Spatial Data Infrastructure, remote sensing and positioning applied to various industry sectors.

This newly announced role will establish a presence for CRCSI in New Zealand and will coordinate CRCSI activity within New Zealand and with Australia.

It will be essential for the Director CRCSI New Zealand to have, or to quickly establish, trust and credibility in all sectors of the spatial community.

A detailed Position Description (pdf) can be downloaded here.

Send a CV and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience for this role to opportunities@linz.govt.nz by 5pm NZ time 1 March 2010. We are looking for evidence of how you meet the key selection criteria. You will demonstrate

• In depth knowledge of the spatial industry and the key players in New Zealand across government, academia and business
• An understanding the needs and drivers of the different sectors of the spatial information community
• Excellent relationship management skills across a variety of situations with well developed influencing skills
• A pragmatic approach
• Business and commercial acumen
• Proven ability to operate successfully when all the detail is not known

It will be essential for the Director CRCSI New Zealand to have, or to quickly establish, trust and credibility in all sectors of the spatial community. This role will be based at LINZ's National Office in Wellington, New Zealand.

Please ensure “Director CRCSI New Zealand” is in the subject line.

For detailed confidential queries about the role contact Mike Ridout mridout@crcsi.com.au to arrange a discussion time.

For administrative queries about the role contact either of
Lyndsey Gilbert Tel: +64 4 460 0110 Email: lgilbert@linz.govt.nz
Sally Thomas Tel: +64 4 460 0110  Email: sathomas@linz.govt.nz