Data Governance Analyst

Avanti Finance Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental & secondary carer benefits

Gym & wellness facilities

End of trip facilities

Fresh fruit in the office

Job summary

Avanti Finance is seeking a results-driven Data Governance Analyst to join our NZ/Australia team. You will deliver data literacy sessions, collaborate with stakeholders, and help build a robust data catalogue, dictionary and governance documentation.

You’ll map data lineage, support Snowflake and Power BI usage, and translate conversations into clear data-centric documentation to support better decisions. Whether you're a recent graduate or have a few years' experience, this role offers hands-on

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Curious mindset with willingness to ask questions, investigate, and follow up to gather the right information.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to translate conversations and complex information into clear, structured documentation.
• Interest in data, analytics, and how information supports better business decisions.
• Previous exposure to data, reporting, governance, Power BI, or Snowflake is advantageous, but not essential. We can teach you this.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support data literacy sessions across the business, helping teams build confidence in using data.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Data literacy

Analytical thinking

Curious mindset

Tools

Snowflake

Power BI

Job description

We’re on a mission to become the best specialist lending company in New Zealand and Australia, and we’re looking for ambitious, driven people to help get us there.

We’ve got bold goals and a clear vision for the future. That means exciting opportunities for those ready to champion new ideas, challenge the status quo, and grow alongside us.

If you’re hungry to make an impact, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love turning ideas into action – you’ll feel right at home here.

Want to build a career in Data? This is the perfect opportunity to get hands on experience and to help you step into the world of data governance and analytics. Where you will be working across teams in the business to improve how data is understood, managed and used. Whether you're a graduate or have a few years experience, we're looking for you!

You’ll play a key role in improving data literacy across the business, helping to deliver engaging training sessions that build confidence and capability in the way teams use data. Working closely with business groups to help understand what data they rely on, where it comes from, how it's used as well as any concerns you may have with their data quality to help build and create a data catalogue. You will also help identify and document data lineage, creating a clear picture of how data flows across systems and process.

Alongside this, you’ll also have access to snowflake and Power BI where you will also be assisting with queries around the data, maintaining the data definition and dictionary.

What you do:

• Deliver and support data literacy sessions across the business, helping teams build confidence in using data.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and document Critical Data Elements, data definitions, and data quality requirements.
• Build and maintain the organisation's data catalogue, data dictionary, and governance documentation.
• Identify and document data lineage, mapping how data flows across systems and processes.
• Support Snowflake and Power BI by assisting with user access requests and data-related queries.
• Prepare governance documentation and packs, turning stakeholder discussions into clear, structured information that supports better decision-making.

We’re on a mission to become the best specialist lending company in New Zealand and Australia, and we’re looking for ambitious, driven people to help get us there.

We’ve got bold goals and a clear vision for the future. That means exciting opportunities for those ready to champion new ideas, challenge the status quo, and grow alongside us.

If you’re hungry to make an impact, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love turning ideas into action – you’ll feel right at home here.

Want to build a career in Data? This is the perfect opportunity to get hands on experience and to help you step into the world of data governance and analytics. Where you will be working across teams in the business to improve how data is understood, managed and used. Whether you're a graduate or have a few years experience, we're looking for you!

You’ll play a key role in improving data literacy across the business, helping to deliver engaging training sessions that build confidence and capability in the way teams use data. Working closely with business groups to help understand what data they rely on, where it comes from, how it's used as well as any concerns you may have with their data quality to help build and create a data catalogue. You will also help identify and document data lineage, creating a clear picture of how data flows across systems and process.

Alongside this, you’ll also have access to snowflake and Power BI where you will also be assisting with queries around the data, maintaining the data definition and dictionary.

What you do:

• Deliver and support data literacy sessions across the business, helping teams build confidence in using data.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and document Critical Data Elements, data definitions, and data quality requirements.
• Build and maintain the organisation's data catalogue, data dictionary, and governance documentation.
• Identify and document data lineage, mapping how data flows across systems and processes.
• Support Snowflake and Power BI by assisting with user access requests and data-related queries.
• Prepare governance documentation and packs, turning stakeholder discussions into clear, structured information that supports better decision-making.

We are looking for:

We're looking for a confident communicator who enjoys asking questions, building relationships, and following up to uncover the right information. You'll also be highly organised and enjoy creating and maintaining clear, accurate documentation.

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
• A curious mindset and willingness to ask questions, investigate, and follow up to gather the right information.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• The ability to translate conversations and complex information into clear, structured documentation.
• An interest in data, analytics, and how information supports better business decisions.
• Previous exposure to data, reporting, governance, Power BI, or Snowflake is advantageous, but not essential. We can teach you this.

What's in it for me?

At Avanti Finance, you'll be supported to grow your career, develop new skills and take ownership of your professional development.

You'll have the chance to give back to the community through initiatives such as Duffy Books in Homes and our annual volunteer day programme.

Depending on the role and team, flexible working arrangements may be available to support your work-life balance.

You’ll have access to a range of benefits, which include enhanced KiwiSaver employer contributions (on top of your base salary), enhanced parental and secondary carer benefits , free access to a gym, pilates studio, sauna and state-of-the-art end of trip facilities,and fresh fruit in the office .

If you're looking for a place where you can realise your potential, feel supported and make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

Our values are the fabric of what makes Avanti, Avanti

They guide our decisions, shape how we work, set the standards we hold ourselves and each other to, and build the trust that brings us together.

Champion the Customer:We put people at the heart of every decision

Win Together:We achieve more when we work as one

Do What’s Right:We act with integrity and take responsibility

Be Curious:We keep an open mind to new possibilities

Together, these values help create a workplace where people can grow, contribute and do their best work.