Data Governance & Information Manager

Who we are

Te Taurapa Tūhono | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) exists to grow companies internationally — bigger, better, faster — for the good of New Zealand.

We’re a global organisation supporting Kiwi businesses to succeed internationally. Our Digital & Data team is central to this mission, and we’re seeking a Data Governance & Information Manager to lead our data and information management practices.

What you’ll be doing

As NZTE’s Data Governance & Information Manager, you’ll develop and own the mechanisms for proper governance of data and information across NZTE. Your objective will be to help NZTE gain value from its data and information by ensuring it is well managed, secure, compliant, and ethical.

• Building and maintaining a detailed audit of NZTE’s core data systems and information assets, including the teams and processes that use them.
• Creating and maintaining ownership accountability of NZTE data systems and information management capabilities.
• Developing standards, policies, and procedures to support and assure ongoing implementation of data governance and information management.
• Leading business data quality forums and engaging stakeholders in tracking and remediating data quality issues.
• Motivating and leading a team of data & information specialists, and a virtual team of stewards to improve data quality.
• Consulting and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure frameworks and policies are fit for purpose, realistic, and compliant with legislation and NZTE’s ethical standards.
• Planning and managing the implementation of data governance and information management policies, standards, and processes.
• Reviewing policies and processes regularly with stakeholders and communicating changes across the organisation.
• Designing and delivering processes to measure data governance and information management maturity, setting clear targets and reporting progress.
• Acting as an evangelist for best practice Data & Information Management and Governance.
• Building a community of committed data & information stewards and fostering relationships across NZTE and wider NZ government agencies.

What you’ll need to be successful

Why you’ll love working here

NZTE offers flexible work arrangements, a dynamic environment, and the chance to build valuable business networks with a talented, diverse team. Our collaborative approach supports delivering greater value to customers, and this is your opportunity to make an impact.

For more info about the benefits and culture, visit : Life at NZTE.

What’s next

If this opportunity sounds like you and you want to be part of an organisation with a mission to support kiwi ingenuity around the world, we’d like to hear from you.

This job advertisement will close by 9am Friday 10th October.

For more information, view the Position Description here.

This role is a NZ Level 18 band.

Please note : The legal right to live and work in NZ is required to apply for this role.

NZTE is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity, or disability. If you need specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner.

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