Network Asset Information Steward — Data Governance

WEL Networks Limited; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible work options

Relocation costs

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

WEL Networks in Hamilton, NZ, seeks an Asset Information Specialist (Network) to strengthen data governance, quality and use of network asset and work order information. You’ll own key asset data and master data governance activities, set data standards, and oversee governance across data models and system configurations.

You will collaborate with Asset Management, Works Delivery and Technology to resolve data quality issues, implement sustainable improvements and support lifecycle, planning and

Qualifications

• Experience in asset information, data management or data governance roles within complex operational or asset-intensive environments.
• Experience managing and improving data quality in enterprise asset management, maintenance management or equivalent systems.
• Strong capability in applying data standards, governance practices, validation controls and change control to maintain reliable information and system configuration.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the integrity, quality and lifecycle management of network asset information and master data within the role’s scope.
• Establish and apply asset data standards, definitions, structures, validation controls and governance practices across the network.
• Govern changes to asset data, structures, data models and system configuration through defined change control processes, including Technical Management of Change.
• Act as a gatekeeper for deviations from approved data standards and structures, escalating material risks or unclear alignment where required.
• Monitor and improve work order information quality through clear standards, validation, reporting, trend analysis and targeted remediation of recurring issues.
• Identify root causes of asset and work order data issues and collaborate with process owners, Works Delivery, Asset Management and Technology to implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Maintain and govern asset information systems, data models and Compatible Unit Estimation structures, standards and data.
• Support WEL’s Asset Management Policy, Strategic Asset Management Plan, assurance practices and ongoing ISO 55001 certification.

Skills

Asset information

Data governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Data standards

Education

Asset management/engineering information management qualification

Tools

SAP PM

GIS

ISO 55000

Data quality methods

Job description

WEL Networks in Hamilton, NZ, seeks an Asset Information Specialist (Network) to strengthen data governance, quality and use of network asset and work order information. You’ll own key asset data and master data governance activities, set data standards, and oversee governance across data models and system configurations.

You will collaborate with Asset Management, Works Delivery and Technology to resolve data quality issues, implement sustainable improvements and support lifecycle, planning and