Data Team Product Owner — Drive Priorities & Delivery

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Paraparaumu; On-site; NZD 126,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an experienced Product Owner for the Data Team within the Strategy, Insights and Performance function. You will coordinate priorities, plan delivery across multiple teams and workstreams, and maintain a prioritised quarterly workplan to ensure value from data investments.

You will translate complex business needs into clear product direction, balancing immediate delivery with long-term capability development, and work with Data Solutions, EDAP

Qualifications

• Experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, Business Analysis, Service Design or a similar delivery-focused role.
• Proven ability to shape and prioritise work across multiple stakeholders, teams or portfolios.
• Strong backlog management, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Experience working with data, reporting, analytics, digital products or technology-enabled services.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and turn complex problems into clear, actionable plans.
• Excellent relationship management and influencing skills, including with senior leaders and technical specialists.
• Collaborative and outcome-focused approach with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Experience working in agile or modern product delivery environments.
• Understanding two-way cross-cultural practices, with knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate priorities, planning and delivery across multiple teams and workstreams.
• Maintain a clear, prioritised Data Team workplan and align resources to high-value outcomes.
• Translate complex business needs into clear product direction and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Data Solutions, EDAP Operations, Data Sharing and other stakeholders to maximise value.

Skills

Product Ownership

Stakeholder management

Backlog management

Data analytics

Agile delivery

Cross-cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori

Pacific cultures

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an experienced Product Owner for the Data Team within the Strategy, Insights and Performance function. You will coordinate priorities, plan delivery across multiple teams and workstreams, and maintain a prioritised quarterly workplan to ensure value from data investments.

You will translate complex business needs into clear product direction, balancing immediate delivery with long-term capability development, and work with Data Solutions, EDAP