Data & Information Governance Specialist

Wellington City Council; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Wellington City Council is seeking a Data and Information Governance Advisor to join our evolving Data and Information Governance team and help shape how Council manages data and information in a rapidly changing digital environment.

This role goes beyond traditional records management, helping kaimahi understand the value of good data management, navigate governance requirements and leverage technology to support decision making and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in data and information governance, information management or records management.
• Strong Microsoft 365 knowledge, particularly SharePoint Online and information governance capabilities.
• Understanding of Microsoft Purview incl. retention, classification, labelling and compliance.
• Knowledge of legislation including the Public Records Act, Privacy Act and LGOIMA.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with ability to influence and support change.
• Practical, curious and solutions-focused approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on data and information governance, information management and records management.
• Help develop and continuously improve Council’s data and information governance frameworks, standards, policies and practices.
• Work with business groups to identify information risks, opportunities and practical improvements.
• Use Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Purview to support data and information lifecycle management, classification, retention and compliance.
• Help Council understand and manage governance implications of emerging technologies, including AI.
• Build relationships, provide guidance and education, and contribute to projects and continuous improvement that strengthen Council’s information capability.

Skills

Data governance

Relationship skills

Communication skills

Microsoft 365 knowledge

Education

Relevant information management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Purview

SharePoint Online

PowerShell/PnP PowerShell

Job description

Wellington City Council is seeking a Data and Information Governance Advisor to join our evolving Data and Information Governance team and help shape how Council manages data and information in a rapidly changing digital environment.

This role goes beyond traditional records management, helping kaimahi understand the value of good data management, navigate governance requirements and leverage technology to support decision making and service delivery.