Love where you work. Love where you live.

Join Environment Southland and help shape the future of our region.

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Work-life balance that matters
• Affordable living and short commutes
• Incredible outdoor lifestyle on your doorstep

The Asset Analyst supports the organisation's asset management function by maintaining high-quality asset data, providing analysis and insights, and supporting asset management systems and reporting.

The role ensures asset information is accurate, accessible, and fit-for-purpose to enable effective planning, decision-making, and operational delivery.

Emphasis is on:

• Maintaining accurate, complete, and reliable asset data across systems and datasets
• Applying analytical skills to identify trends, risks, and performance insights from asset data
• Supporting asset management planning through provision of timely and accurate data and analysis
• Contributing to Long-Term Plan (LTP) and Annual Plan processes through data inputs and forecasting support
• Supporting development of work programmes and schedules through provision of data and analysis
• Providing ongoing data support, monitoring, and reporting to assist operational delivery and performance tracking
• Supporting audit, reporting, and organisational requirements through high-quality data management
• Working with other team functions to ensure data and insights support planning and operational alignment
• Supporting continuous improvement of asset systems, data quality, and processes

Knowledge/Experience:

• Relevant qualification in engineering, asset management, planning, environmental science, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
• Some experience (2-3 years) in asset management, infrastructure, planning, or a related environment is desirable
• Exposure to project coordination or supporting delivery of work programmes is advantageous
• Developing ability to manage tasks, prioritise work, and meet deadlines
• Ability to apply critical thinking and contribute to solving asset-related problems
• Familiarity with data management and use of asset management systems (or willingness to learn)
• Good level of accuracy and attention to detail in handling information and data
• Competent in Microsoft Excel or similar tools for data handling and reporting
• Full current driver's licence preferred

An initial offer of remuneration will be made within the range of $78,570. - $82,935

How to apply

To download the JD, and apply for this job go to: https://environmentsouthland.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies/& enter ref code: 6925091.

Please ensure you submit a CV along with a cover letter which will be a key part of our assessment process, so be sure to highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

Applications close: 13 September 2026

Working at Environment Southland requires all of our staff to uphold the council's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities as part of their day-to-day role. This might be through the appropriate delivery of functions through various legislation where Te Tiriti o Waitangi or partnering with mana whenua is required or upholding the commitments that our elected councillors have made to Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku through the Charter of Understanding.