Data Governance Analyst

Auckland Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to join our Data Governance team and convert governance principles into practical, sustainable solutions across the organisation. You’ll work with stakeholders to strengthen data governance, improve data quality, and ensure safe and effective data lifecycle management.

You’ll navigate both technical and business perspectives, explaining governance concepts to non-technical teams, and embedding governance practices while managing data-related

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Data Governance or Data Management within a Data & Analytics environment.
• Sound knowledge of data governance, data quality, metadata, ownership and classification.
• Experience embedding governance practices and managing data-related risks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with Alation, Collibra, Informatica or similar applications.
• Understanding of cloud, big data and Agile environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science or comparable discipline, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape how data is governed, trusted and used across Auckland Council.
• Drive practical improvements in data quality, governance and assurance.
• Partner across the organisation to turn complex data into meaningful outcomes.
• Develop and embed practical data governance processes.
• Identify data quality concerns and deliver data assurance.
• Collaborate on defining and managing Critical and Key Data Elements (CDEs/KDEs).
• Strengthen data lifecycle, metadata and governance practices.
• Partner with stakeholders across Data, Legal, Privacy and the wider business.
• Grow data literacy and a data-driven culture.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Data quality

Data management

Agile environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Alation

Collibra

Informatica

Job description

Data Governance Analyst

Company : Auckland Council

Job Type : Full Time

New Zealand

Job Description - Data Governance Analyst

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Data Governance Analyst to join our Data Governance team and help turn governance principles into practical, sustainable solutions across Auckland Council.

This is a role for someone who can comfortably move between the technical and business worlds. You’ll work with stakeholders across the organisation to strengthen data governance practices, improve data quality and help ensure our information is managed safely, securely and effectively throughout its lifecycle.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence how a large and complex organisation manages one of its most valuable assets: its data.

Main responsibilities

• Shape how data is governed, trusted and used across Auckland Council
• Drive practical improvements in data quality, governance and assurance
• Partner across the organisation to turn complex data into meaningful outcomes
• Develop and embed practical data governance processes.
• Identify data quality concerns and deliver data assurance.
• Collaborate on defining and managing Critical and Key Data Elements (CDEs/KDEs).
• Strengthen data lifecycle, metadata and governance practices.
• Partner with stakeholders across Data, Legal, Privacy and the wider business.
• Help grow data literacy and a strong data-driven culture.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You’re a natural problem solver who understands that great data governance isn’t simply about policies and controls. It’s about creating practices people can understand, adopt and use.

You’ll be confident working with complex data and equally comfortable explaining technical governance concepts to non-technical audiences. You know how to engage stakeholders, challenge constructively and turn requirements into practical outcomes.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Strong experience in Data Governance or Data Management within a Data & Analytics environment.
• Sound knowledge of data governance, data quality, metadata, ownership and classification.
• Experience embedding governance practices and managing data-related risks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with Alation, Collibra, Informatica or similar applications;
• Understanding of cloud, big data and Agile environments.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science or a comparable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

As part of our organisation, you’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

Application close date: 13th November 2026

Band H

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.