Data Governance Lead

Work in a position that fosters a subtle blend between strategic goals and leadership within Data Governance.

Why You'd Like It

This is a unique opportunity to join a major NZ organisation as they seriously invest in their data capabilities.

You'll lead a small, specialist team, manage critical data assets, and act as the key representative for NZ data governance in wider group forums.

The Story

This company is rapidly expanding its teams across analytics, data engineering, and business intelligence.

With a new group-wide data management framework being implemented, they need a dedicated leader in New Zealand to own its adoption and success.

This role is pivotal in managing the business-as-usual (BAU) governance functions, ensuring data is safe, trusted, and compliant.

You'll be joining a team actively investing in advanced analytics and new tooling, including upcoming AI initiatives.

Company Profile

As one of the country's largest and most recognisable retailers, this organisation plays a huge part in the everyday lives of Kiwis.

They are an AU / NZ giant with a massive footprint and are currently undergoing a significant expansion of their data and analytics capabilities.

The culture encourages professional development, innovation, and growth, with a strong focus on continuous learning.

Your Role

This is a hybrid role, split roughly

• between hands-on strategic work and people leadership.

You will :

Lead and mentor a specialist team of two Senior Data Excellence Analysts.

Oversee the management of PII data, including its classification and access rights.

Act as the subject matter expert for data quality, working closely with data engineering teams.

Drive the successful implementation and adoption of data governance tools and capabilities across the business.

Establish and manage frameworks for key data documentation, including the business glossary, data lineage, and ownership.

Represent NZ data governance in group-wide forums and collaborate with privacy, risk, and technology stakeholders.

Benefits

Attractive salary package with great benefits including incentives

Hybrid flexibility with 3 days on site.

Discounted health insurance.

Excellent career development pathways in a large, complex organisation.

Your Fit

To be successful in this role, you'll bring :

Extensive, dedicated data governance experience.

A proficient, practical understanding of data governance methodologies and frameworks.

Proven experience leading, coaching, or mentoring a team would be beneficial but they are willing to develop this skill for the successful candidate.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience working with large, complex datasets.

Hands-on experience with data management tools (like Collibra or Ataccama) is beneficial.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

If you are not a NZ Citizen, you must have the right of permanent residence or a valid work visa.

Does this sound like it could be the next role for you?

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