Strategic Data Broker — Policy, Partnerships & Planning

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 111,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) in Wellington seeks two experienced Data Brokers to lead data supply agreements and onboarding for long-term data investment plans. You will hold a senior data stewardship role, building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring high-quality data supply.

These fixed-term roles sit in the Data and Science Content team within the Strategy, Stewardship & Performance (SSP) group, contributing to policy and investment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent experience in a relevant field (information science, social science, economics, policy, etc).
• Experience building and maintaining strong stakeholder/customer relationships.
• Commercial experience selling or buying data or research essential.
• Experience influencing and facilitating change.
• Experience acting as a bridge between technical practitioners and non-technical decision makers.
• A good understanding of a broad range of data including planning, infrastructure, environmental, geospatial data, land use, emergency management and risk assessment.
• Understanding of data procurement processes, data sharing agreements and intellectual property rules.
• A good understanding of data ethics and privacy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; adapt writing style for audiences.
• Knowledge/familiarity or learning of Te Ao Māori to contribute meaningfully for Māori communities.
• Broad knowledge of machinery of government; central/local government is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and maintenance of data supply agreements and data onboarding.
• Engage at a senior level to develop mutually beneficial data partnerships.
• Work within the Data and Science Content team to align with long-term data investment plans.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder relationships

Data procurement

Policy/compliance

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in information science or related field

Job description

The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) in Wellington seeks two experienced Data Brokers to lead data supply agreements and onboarding for long-term data investment plans. You will hold a senior data stewardship role, building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring high-quality data supply.

These fixed-term roles sit in the Data and Science Content team within the Strategy, Stewardship & Performance (SSP) group, contributing to policy and investment