Senior Data and Information Governance Lead (2-Year Secondment)

Ministry of Social Development NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development NZ is seeking a Senior Data and Information Governance Advisor to strengthen how MSD manages data and information. You will provide expert advice, lead governance initiatives, and help develop practical standards and processes across the organisation.

You will collaborate with teams to improve governance capability, support assurance activities, and ensure information is secure, trusted, and fit for purpose.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in data and information governance and data management.
• Strong knowledge of data governance principles, frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Experience supporting data governance initiatives, including data stewardship, metadata management, data quality improvement, and compliance activities.
• Experience in risk, assurance, reporting, and governance activities.
• An understanding of legislation and obligations relating to data and information management, privacy, and public records.
• Experience developing practical guidance, training materials, and business processes to support the implementation of data and information governance practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Experience working with data management tools such as Informatica or similar platforms.
• Excellent planning, organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to working across teams to achieve shared goals.
• An understanding of the public sector environment and machinery of government would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen how MSD manages and uses data and information.
• Provide expert advice, lead pieces of work, and develop practical governance frameworks, standards, and processes.
• Improve data governance capability, support assurance activities, and ensure information is secure, trusted, and fit for purpose.
• Build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the Ministry.

Skills

Governance expertise

Data governance

Risk and assurance

Data stewardship

Metadata management

Data quality improvement

Compliance and public records

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Data management tools (Informatica)

Education

Tertiary qualification in data/information governance

Tools

Informatica

Job description

The Ministry of Social Development NZ is seeking a Senior Data and Information Governance Advisor to strengthen how MSD manages data and information. You will provide expert advice, lead governance initiatives, and help develop practical standards and processes across the organisation.

You will collaborate with teams to improve governance capability, support assurance activities, and ensure information is secure, trusted, and fit for purpose.