Environmental Data & Systems Manager — Lead & Innovate

School Jobs; Otago; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5hr working week

Flexible work opportunities

5 weeks annual leave

Life insurance and superannuation

Annual wellbeing programme

Job summary

Otago Regional Council (ORC) seeks a Manager to lead Environmental Delivery Data and Systems in Otago. You will drive strategic leadership, ensure data quality, and enhance regulatory systems to support compliant environmental management.

You will manage a team, work with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to budgeting and system improvements to deliver informed decisions for Otago communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's qualification in Environmental Management, Science, Information science or 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 experience

Data management

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Science, Information science or related field

Tools

SQL reporting services

Job description

Otago Regional Council (ORC) seeks a Manager to lead Environmental Delivery Data and Systems in Otago. You will drive strategic leadership, ensure data quality, and enhance regulatory systems to support compliant environmental management.

You will manage a team, work with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to budgeting and system improvements to deliver informed decisions for Otago communities.