Senior Data Governance Advisor — Enterprise Data

Statistics New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Social club

Job summary

Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ) is seeking a permanent Data Management role focused on data governance assurance and coordination. Based in either Wellington or Christchurch, you will help mature enterprise data governance and data management practices across the organisation.

You will work with Data Stewards, governance groups and stakeholders to support the Data Governance Framework, preparing governance papers, coordinating actions, and translating feedback into practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in data management or data governance.
• Strong understanding of the data lifecycle and best practices.
• Experience supporting governance forums and progressing complex issues through governance processes.
• Excellent written communication skills, including preparing governance papers, standards and guidance.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience coordinating complex work programmes and maintaining momentum across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge or willingness to build capability in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and te reo Māori.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance and coordination for enterprise data governance.
• Prepare governance papers, briefings, standards and guidance materials.
• Support the Data Working Group and related governance forums.
• Coordinate actions, issues and decisions across teams.
• Consult with stakeholders and translate feedback into practical solutions.
• Support consistent implementation of data management practices across Stats NZ.
• Provide advice on best-practice data management and governance approaches.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Te reo Māori

Job description

Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ) is seeking a permanent Data Management role focused on data governance assurance and coordination. Based in either Wellington or Christchurch, you will help mature enterprise data governance and data management practices across the organisation.

You will work with Data Stewards, governance groups and stakeholders to support the Data Governance Framework, preparing governance papers, coordinating actions, and translating feedback into practical solutions.