Senior Advisor – Data Management | Kaitohutohu Matua - Whakahaere Raraunga

at  Statistics New Zealand

This is an opportunity for you to play a key part in improving data and Information management practices at Stats NZ to ensure New Zealanders have quality data and statistics.

• Opportunity to work on projects and initiatives that aim to improve outcomes for all New Zealanders.
• Permanent Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland based position

ABOUT US | KO MĀTOU

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.

In your role as Senior Advisor - Data Management, you will report to the Unit Manager Data and Information Management and work in close partnership with the Data and Information Management team and teams across the Strategic Data Management branch. You are accountable for providing thought leadership to the Data and Information Management Team to improve data and information management practices at Stats NZ. You will also be leading the provision of advice and services to internal and external customers and stakeholders on best practice, and overseeing a range of duties to manage data, records and other information resources.
Initially, a key focus area will be on Data Acquisition which will see you working closely with Data Brokers, Senior Business Analysts and teams across the organisation.

Key to the success of this role is the ability to:

• Partner with internal and external customers and stakeholders to provide best practice data and information management advice and support that meets their needs.
• Research complex issues and develop practical solutions to them.
• Lead work in your data management.
• Learn on the job.
• Support and coach Data and Information Management Advisors.
• Apply your knowledge of Māori tikanga to your work.