Broker | Takawaenga Raraunga (Fixed-term)

Statistics New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flu vaccines

EAP program

Career development

Job summary

Statistics New Zealand is seeking a confident Broker to lead negotiation and management of data supply arrangements across government and the wider data ecosystem in Aotearoa. You will establish sustainable ingestion of admin data that is ethical, secure, and efficient.

This fixed-term role runs until June 2028. Christchurch is preferred, but Wellington or Auckland may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and negotiation.
• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical conversations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilience and persistence.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and management of data supply arrangements.
• Establish sustainable ingestion of admin data with ethical, secure practices.
• Build trusted relationships with data providers and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance, data quality, and ongoing data onboarding.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Resilience

Curiosity

Job description

Fixed-term role until June 2028

Location: Christchurch preferred but open to Wellington/Auckland for the right candidate

Are you a confident relationship‑builder with strong negotiation skills and an interest in data? We have an opportunity for you to play a key role in establishing sustainable ingestion of admin data that is ethical, secure, and efficient.

As a Broker, you will lead the negotiation and management of data supply arrangements. This is a unique role suited to people from a variety of backgrounds who bring strong influencing skills, curiosity, and the ability to navigate complex environments. If you tick these boxes, read on!

The role | Te tūnga

We’re looking for a confident relationship‑builder to take the lead on negotiating and managing data supply arrangements across government and the wider data ecosystem. As a Broker, you'll work to establish sustainable ingestion of admin data that is ethical, secure, and efficient.

Your work will enable and support Stats NZ to deliver on its Strategic Intents by negotiating Stats NZ's ingestion of admin data across NZ's data ecosystem.

You’ll build trusted relationships, lead negotiation of data supply agreements, and ensure compliance, while supporting providers to improve data quality and collection. You will lead data onboarding, manage ongoing data supply, apply privacy and ethics principles, and keep pace with legislative changes to support best practice.

• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Ability to bridge technical and non‑technical conversations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resilience and persistence

We recognise that valuable skills can come from a range of industries, including unpaid work. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills. Please bring your full unique self to your application.

For all our roles, we’re looking for people who:

• Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.
• Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.
• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.

We don’t expect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us. Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe

• Flu vaccines, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and corporate rates for a variety of services and products
• Opportunities for career development and progression

Salary: $97,270 - $114,436 + Kiwisaver

Stats NZ | TataurangaAotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus,it’sour people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it.

The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and playsan important rolein telling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.

We’reproud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high quality data withequitableaccess for all.

Before applying, we encourage you to watch our Life at Stats NZ video. It offers a glimpse into who we are, what we value, and the diverse perspectives and experiences that make Stats NZ a great place to work.

Our process is to screen applications as we receive them, so we move to interview stage quickly. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.The job may close before the advertised closing date depending on application numbers.

Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

*Please note: in this advertisement we refer to this role as Broker to help our external talent better understand the role purpose and requirements. Internally, we refer to this role as Data Broker*.

You must have a valid work permit or visa to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.

Job level(s) 1-3 years experience, 4-6 years experience