Head of Environmental Data & Systems (Flexible Work)

University Of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5h working week

Flexible work opportunities

Job summary

Otago Regional Council is seeking a Manager Environmental Delivery Data and Systems to lead the Regulatory Data and Systems team in Otago. You will drive data quality, regulatory data stewardship, and system improvements across environmental monitoring and consent processes.

The role focuses on strategic and operational leadership, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and delivering robust information to support informed decision making and regulatory activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Management, Science, Information Science or related field with SQL reporting services.
• Experience managing data and databases.
• Significant leadership experience developing and supporting teams.
• Experience in local government settings is advantageous.
• Experience leading process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives.
• Experience collecting and analysing environmental data.

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 to support organisational planning and regulatory activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure resource consent monitoring reflects consent conditions and organisational priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Environmental data

SQL reporting services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management/Science/Information Science

Job description

Otago Regional Council is seeking a Manager Environmental Delivery Data and Systems to lead the Regulatory Data and Systems team in Otago. You will drive data quality, regulatory data stewardship, and system improvements across environmental monitoring and consent processes.

The role focuses on strategic and operational leadership, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and delivering robust information to support informed decision making and regulatory activities.