Senior Data Governance Lead - Fixed Term

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 125,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Corrections is seeking a Principal Adviser - Data Management to strengthen data governance across a large public sector environment. You will lead governance frameworks, collaborate with Enterprise Architect - Data and Information, and influence teams to adopt practical data management practices.

This fixed-term role runs to June 2027, based at the National Office in Wellington. We seek an experienced adviser who can align strategic data expectations with day-to-day delivery,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data management or data governance within large, complex environments.
• Ability to translate strategic expectations into practical guidance adopted by delivery teams.
• Experience leading development of data governance frameworks, standards and guidance.
• Strong communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and improvement of data governance frameworks, standards and guidance.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architect - Data and Information to align architecture with data management practices.
• Influence product groups and operational teams to drive sustainable change.
• Provide clear, trusted advice on data management issues to diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Advisory leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Job description

Department of Corrections is seeking a Principal Adviser - Data Management to strengthen data governance across a large public sector environment. You will lead governance frameworks, collaborate with Enterprise Architect - Data and Information, and influence teams to adopt practical data management practices.

This fixed-term role runs to June 2027, based at the National Office in Wellington. We seek an experienced adviser who can align strategic data expectations with day-to-day delivery,