Environmental Data & Systems Leader for Regulatory Delivery

Mt Aspiring College; Otago; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hr working week

Flexible work opportunities

5 weeks annual leave

Life insurance and superannuation

Annual wellbeing programme

Job summary

Otago Regional Council seeks a strategic Manager of Environmental Delivery Data and Systems to lead the Regulatory Data and Systems function. You will drive data quality, system improvements, and effective regulatory delivery through a high-performing team.

You will engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to translate complex information into practical solutions and oversee budgeting, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Science, Information science or a related field with SQL reporting services.
• Significant experience managing data and databases.
• Significant leadership experience developing and supporting teams.
• Experience in local government.
• Experience leading process improvement, quality assurance or systems enhancement initiatives.
• Experience collecting and analysing environmental data.
• Strong communication, reporting, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and encourage the development of the Regulatory Data and Systems team, fostering a collaborative culture.
• Ensure the quality, integrity, and effective management of environmental and regulatory data.
• Provide expert advice and insight to support organisational planning, decision making, and regulatory activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives across the environmental delivery function.
• Ensure resource consent monitoring reflects consent conditions and organisational priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Data management

Stakeholder engagement

SQL reporting

Environmental data

Regulatory systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management / Science / Information science or related field with SQL reporting services

Tools

SQL Server

SQL Reporting Services

Job description

Otago Regional Council seeks a strategic Manager of Environmental Delivery Data and Systems to lead the Regulatory Data and Systems function. You will drive data quality, system improvements, and effective regulatory delivery through a high-performing team.

You will engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to translate complex information into practical solutions and oversee budgeting, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.