Data Governance Lead – Enterprise Data Management

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hour week

Sick leave 15 days

End-year days off

Social club

Job summary

The New Zealand Government's Stats NZ is seeking a permanent Data Governance Advisor based in Wellington or Christchurch to strengthen enterprise data governance and coordinate data management practices across the organisation.

You will work with Data Stewards, governance groups, and stakeholders to support the Data Governance Framework, develop guidance, and coordinate actions across teams. Strong communication and Te Tiriti knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience working in data and information management, data governance, information governance or a related field.
• A strong understanding of the data lifecycle and data management best practice.
• Experience supporting governance forums and progressing complex issues through governance processes.
• Excellent written communication skills, including preparing governance papers, standards, guidance and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance and coordination support for enterprise data governance.
• Prepare governance papers, briefings, standards and guidance materials.
• Support the Data Working Group and related governance forums.
• Coordinate actions, issues and decisions across teams.
• Consult with stakeholders and translate feedback into practical solutions.
• Support the consistent implementation of data management practices across Stats NZ.
• Provide advice on best-practice data management and governance approaches.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Data lifecycle

Governance comms

Diversity & inclusion

Te Tiriti knowledge

Job description

The New Zealand Government's Stats NZ is seeking a permanent Data Governance Advisor based in Wellington or Christchurch to strengthen enterprise data governance and coordinate data management practices across the organisation.

You will work with Data Stewards, governance groups, and stakeholders to support the Data Governance Framework, develop guidance, and coordinate actions across teams. Strong communication and Te Tiriti knowledge are valued.