Public Sector Growth Director – NZ

Datacom; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events

Chill-out spaces

Remote working

Flexi-hours

Professional development

Job summary

Datacom seeks a Director – Public Sector (NZ) to lead its strategic growth across the Wellington public sector, building trusted executive relationships and positioning Datacom as a long-term partner to Government. You will drive AI adoption, resilience, digital transformation, and future-ready public services within NZ.

Operating at the highest levels, you will unite teams to deliver a coordinated, system-level approach and identify opportunities across government portfolios, shaping strategy

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in executive leadership, public sector strategy, government relations, or senior public sector sales leadership.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand Government structures, priorities, and procurement frameworks.
• Proven success leading strategic account growth and executive customer engagement within the public sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience delivering sustainable growth outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate complex technology and transformation initiatives into meaningful public sector outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic growth across Wellington Public Sector customers and opportunities.
• Building executive relationships and driving a Whole-of-Government engagement approach.
• Developing account strategies aligned to government priorities across AI, resilience, and digital transformation.
• Leading Datacom’s approach to GDDA, AoG, and strategic procurement opportunities.
• Translating government policy and market signals into actionable growth strategies.
• Providing leadership across strategic pursuits and cross-functional stakeholder groups.
• Positioning Datacom as a trusted advisor through executive engagement and thought leadership.
• Supporting strong commercial outcomes through strategic account planning and governance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Public sector strategy

Government relations

Strategic account growth

Stakeholder management

Job description

Datacom seeks a Director – Public Sector (NZ) to lead its strategic growth across the Wellington public sector, building trusted executive relationships and positioning Datacom as a long-term partner to Government. You will drive AI adoption, resilience, digital transformation, and future-ready public services within NZ.

Operating at the highest levels, you will unite teams to deliver a coordinated, system-level approach and identify opportunities across government portfolios, shaping strategy