Head of Environmental Data & Insights Systems

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; 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 is seeking a Manager of Environmental Delivery Data and Systems to lead the Regulatory Data and Systems function. The role focuses on data quality, strategic leadership, and delivering efficient regulatory processes across Otago.

You will oversee a high-performing team, drive system improvements, and partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to support informed decision-making for environmental management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's qualification in Environmental Management, Science, Information Science or related field with SQL reporting services.
• 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

Local government experience

Process improvement

Data analysis

Communication & reporting

Education

Bachelor's qualification in Environmental Management, Science, Information Science or related field with SQL reporting services

Tools

SQL

Regulatory data systems

Job description

Otago Regional Council is seeking a Manager of Environmental Delivery Data and Systems to lead the Regulatory Data and Systems function. The role focuses on data quality, strategic leadership, and delivering efficient regulatory processes across Otago.

You will oversee a high-performing team, drive system improvements, and partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to support informed decision-making for environmental management.