Software Developer

Job Description:

Toi Hangarau | Geospatial Research Institute
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Fixed-Term (12 months) position 37.5 hours per week

We’re looking for an early career Software Developer who enjoys collaborating with researchers, turning complex research questions into practical software solutions, and working with large spatial datasets and emerging geospatial technologies.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

In this role, you will work closely with researchers and project teams to design and develop software that supports the delivery of impactful research projects, including the development of an analytical digital twin for Antarctica. You will help build and maintain geospatial tools and systems, contribute to spatial data analysis, and support the wider research community through documentation, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to research outputs, participate in workshops and conferences, and help shape the future direction of software development within GRI. You will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing software solutions for multidisciplinary geospatial research projects
• Working with researchers to analyse spatial data and support research objectives
• Deploying and maintaining research software and associated systems
• Contributing to research proposals and collaborative projects
• Documenting software and research methods and contributing to publications where appropriate
• Sharing expertise through training sessions, workshops, and collaboration with colleagues and partners
• Representing the Institute at workshops, conferences and research events.