Data Broker: Build Trusted Data Partnerships

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

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.