Head of Environmental Data & Regulatory Systems

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 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 (ORC) is seeking a Manager, Environmental Delivery Data and Systems to lead the Regulatory Data and Systems function across Otago. The role focuses on data quality, system improvements, and strategic leadership to support environmental and regulatory activities.

You will drive continuous improvement, work with internal teams and external stakeholders, and ensure data systems are efficient, accurate and fit for future needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's qualification 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 analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SQL Server

SQL reporting services

Data governance tools

Job description

Otago Regional Council (ORC) is seeking a Manager, Environmental Delivery Data and Systems to lead the Regulatory Data and Systems function across Otago. The role focuses on data quality, system improvements, and strategic leadership to support environmental and regulatory activities.

You will drive continuous improvement, work with internal teams and external stakeholders, and ensure data systems are efficient, accurate and fit for future needs.