Strategic Digital & Data Relationship Manager

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 141,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government in Wellington seeks two Senior Business Relationship Managers to bridge business groups with digital and data teams. You’ll translate needs into service requirements, shape demand, and prioritise investments to deliver value.

Reporting to the Director, Business Management, you’ll influence senior leaders, monitor service performance and drive continuous improvement across government processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business relationship management within large organisations.
• Experience working in digital and data environments to enable business outcomes.
• Proven track record partnering with product management and delivery teams.
• Ability to identify demand, shape prioritisation and investment decisions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with Hautu and leadership teams as a strategic advisor.
• Be the main point of contact for business groups into Te Pou Korero.
• Translate priorities into service requirements, product enhancements and changes.
• Partner with Product Managers, platform teams and delivery teams to scope and prioritise work.
• Ensure services meet expectations using feedback and performance data.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Digital & data environments

Executive communication

Negotiation

Service delivery management

Public sector processes

Job description

New Zealand Government in Wellington seeks two Senior Business Relationship Managers to bridge business groups with digital and data teams. You’ll translate needs into service requirements, shape demand, and prioritise investments to deliver value.

Reporting to the Director, Business Management, you’ll influence senior leaders, monitor service performance and drive continuous improvement across government processes and outcomes.