Enterprise Data Strategy Manager (2-Year)

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 143,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) in Wellington seeks a Manager Enterprise Data to lead how data is governed, stored, and used across the organisation. This fixed-term role focuses on delivering enterprise-wide data capabilities and aligning initiatives with transformation goals.

You will manage delivery leads, data architects, and analysts to ensure solutions meet enterprise standards while prioritising strategic data initiatives and collaboration with Strategy, Transformation, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in enterprise data management, including data architecture, data platforms, data engineering, data governance, and data quality.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams and delivering complex programmes of work, ideally within large organisations and the public sector.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and support teams while building capability and fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Experience leading change and transformation initiatives, with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, manage competing priorities, and deliver results within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to provide clear, balanced advice on complex issues and support sound decision-making.
• Experience analysing business, market, and public sector data to identify insights, opportunities, and risks.
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative approach and a focus on delivering value for customers and the organisation.
• An understanding of policy development and implementation processes, including knowledge of the wider public sector environment and factors that influence successful delivery.
• Sound judgement, political awareness, business acumen, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while maintaining a focus on outcomes.
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creating an environment where people feel valued, respected, and able to contribute.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of delivery leads, technology leads, data architects, and business analysts to ensure data solutions meet enterprise standards.
• Set direction for how data is managed, governed, and used across MSD, aligning with transformation goals.
• Prioritise data initiatives across the Information, Data and Analytics portfolio and ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Insights, Transformation, and Technology to design enterprise data capabilities.
• Support better decision-making and reduce duplication of effort by strengthening data foundations.
• Provide clear leadership and governance to enable trusted data sharing across the organisation.

Skills

Enterprise data management

Leadership

Data architecture

Data governance

Data quality

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Public sector experience

Policy understanding

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) in Wellington seeks a Manager Enterprise Data to lead how data is governed, stored, and used across the organisation. This fixed-term role focuses on delivering enterprise-wide data capabilities and aligning initiatives with transformation goals.

You will manage delivery leads, data architects, and analysts to ensure solutions meet enterprise standards while prioritising strategic data initiatives and collaboration with Strategy, Transformation, and