Data Product Owner

Earthquake Commission; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid working environment

Professional Development fund

Competitive salary

Job summary

Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake is seeking an experienced Data Product Owner to lead the ongoing development and improvement of the organisation's data products. You will collaborate with data users, insurers and partners to translate needs into practical solutions and validate outcomes.

Reporting to the Head of Data Systems, you will shape product priorities, strengthen data governance and quality, and ensure data is secure, trusted and fit for purpose across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Five or more years’ experience in a similar data-focused role.
• Experience translating business needs into clear requirements, priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Strong data product management skills, including roadmap development, backlog management, prioritisation and continuous improvement.
• Experience identifying and resolving complex data and technical issues.
• Demonstrated experience improving data quality and embedding governance and stewardship practices.
• Strong stakeholder and third-party relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust, influence decisions and negotiate priorities.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to make technical information meaningful for different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve data products, including data supplied by insurers and other partners.
• Work directly with data throughout the lifecycle—from analysis and issue investigation through to documenting changes and enhancements, testing changes, and confirming data quality.
• Shape product roadmaps and priorities by translating business and partner needs into clear requirements and planned improvements.
• Bring together business and technical expertise to investigate and resolve complex data and technical issues.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen data quality, governance, stewardship and accountability.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, insurers, service providers and industry partners.
• Identify and progress responsible AI opportunities that improve data products, data quality and business outcomes.

Skills

Data product ownership

Backlog management

Roadmap development

Stakeholder management

Governance & stewardship

Technical issue resolution

Communication skills

Responsible AI

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Data Product Owner to lead the ongoing development and improvement of NHC’s data products. You will work directly with data to understand problems, define practical solutions, validate outcomes, and improve the quality and usefulness of NHC’s data.

Reporting to the Head of Data Systems, you will connect business needs, partner challenges and strategic priorities with practical data solutions. You will shape product priorities, strengthen data quality and governance, and bring together business and technical expertise to resolve complex issues. Working closely with teams across NHC, insurers and other partners, you will help ensure our data is secure, trusted and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and continuously improve NHC’s data products, including data supplied by insurers and other partners.
• Work directly with data throughout the lifecycle—from analysis and issue investigation through to documenting changes and enhancements, testing changes, and confirming data quality.
• Shape product roadmaps and priorities by translating business and partner needs into clear requirements and planned improvements.
• Bring together business and technical expertise to investigate and resolve complex data and technical issues.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen data quality, governance, stewardship and accountability.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, insurers, service providers and industry partners.
• Identify and progress responsible AI opportunities that improve data products, data quality and business outcomes.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Five or more years’ experience in a similar data-focused role.
• Experience translating business needs and partner challenges into clear requirements, priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Strong data product management skills, including roadmap development, backlog management, prioritisation and continuous improvement.
• Experience identifying and resolving complex data and technical issues.
• Demonstrated experience improving data quality and embedding effective governance and stewardship practices.
• Strong stakeholder and third-party relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust, influence decisions and negotiate priorities.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to make technical information meaningful for different audiences.

What’s in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

• Competitive salary (including 3.5% superannuation)
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Commitment to your professional development (Professional Development fund)
• Wellbeing fund | Access to inhouse Wellness Coach
• Hybrid working environment
• IT home bundle

Why NHC Toka Tū Ake is a great place to work

Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake is an Aotearoa (NZ) Crown entity that invests in natural hazard research and education as well as providing natural hazard insurance to residential property owners.

NHC Toka Tū Ake mission is to reduce the impact on people and property when a natural hazard occurs while administering the natural hazard fund.

Our values define who we are; they influence the way we work with each other and the way we engage with homeowners, stakeholders and with communities, every day.

• Connection – hononga
• Curiosity – māhirahira

What is the most important thing in the world; it is people, it is people, it is people.

Our commitment is a diverse and inclusive workforce because we know our culture thrives when we get this right.

We make a difference for all New Zealanders and strive to increasingly reflect the diversity of communities we serve by including and valuing perspectives from all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, gender, age, accessibility needs, sexual orientation, and national origin.

Applications close Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:00pm.

Note:

While we acknowledge that AI can be helpful, we want your application to represent you. Please ensure your CV and cover letter reflect your own voice and experiences.

Reference # 31789

Location(s) Christchurch