Broker | Takawaenga Raraunga (Fixed-term)

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

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

3 extra leave days

Flu vaccines

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

corporate rates

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Stats NZ is seeking a data broker to lead negotiation and management of data supply arrangements across government and the wider data ecosystem. The role focuses on sustainable ingestion of admin data that is ethical, secure and efficient, supporting best-practice data handling.

You will build trusted relationships, lead data onboarding, and ensure compliance while adapting to legislative changes and privacy principles. The job is based in Christchurch with a fixed-term through June 2028.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage stakeholders and manage relationships across government and data ecosystems.
• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical conversations and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and resilience in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and management of data supply arrangements across government and the broader data ecosystem.
• Oversee data onboarding, ongoing data supply, and adherence to privacy and ethics principles.
• Navigate legislative changes and support providers to improve data quality and collection.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Bridge technical and non-technical

Written and verbal communication

Resilience and persistence

Job description

Fixed-term role until June 2028Location: Christchurch preferred but open to Wellington/Auckland for the right candidateAre 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 tūngaWe’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.What you bring | Nōu te rourouStakeholder engagement and relationship managementAbility to bridge technical and non‑technical conversationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsResilience and persistenceWe 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 koeTake a look at our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about our organisational values: He pēwhea ā tātou tikanga mahi | The way we work.Some key benefits include:37.5-hour work week3 extra leave days (taken during end-of-year office closure)Flu vaccines, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and corporate rates for a variety of services and productsOpportunities for career development and progressionSalary: $97,270 - $114,436 + KiwisaverAbout Us | Ko mātouStats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus, it’s our 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 plays an important role in 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’re proud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high quality data with equitable access 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.How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tonoIf this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.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 reach out to [e-mail] if you have any questions.*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.Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.