Principal Advisor |Kaitohutohu Matamua - Centre For Data Ethics & Innovation

Stats NZ Wellington, New Zealand

Principal Advisor | Kaitohutohu Matamua – Centre for Data Ethics & Innovation

Join Stats NZ in guiding ethical data practices across the organization, ensuring that data governance, AI development, and digital transformation uphold tikanga, protect Maori data sovereignty, and foster trust with iwi, hapu, and Maori communities.

What the role looks like

Lead data ethics initiatives across the organisation.

Work closely with stakeholders, data teams, and the public to embed Maori perspectives.

Develop guidelines and conduct training on Nga Tikanga Paihere, the Algorithm Charter, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Support digital transformation projects with a focus on cultural competence.

Prepare plain-English summaries of complex data concepts for non-technical audiences.

Engage with iwi, hapu and Tiriti partners to align projects with Maori values.

Key Qualifications

Experience in a data-ethics or related advisory role across multiple organisations.

Strong understanding of Te Ao Maori, tikanga, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Familiarity with Nga Tikanga Paihere, the Algorithm Charter and other Maori data frameworks.

Demonstrable experience working with Maori, iwi, hapu and Tiriti partners.

Ability to translate technical data topics into plain English.

Knowledge of government machinery, procedures and related processes.

Benefits

Starting salary : $118,609 – $143,726 + superannuation.

3 extra annual leave days (during Christmas office closure).

Balance life and work commitments.

Coaching, training, study support, and secondment opportunities.

State-of-the-art, 6-star green building in Wellington.

City-based office with flexible working styles.

Contract details

Fixed-term role until 30 June

How to apply

If this sounds like you, Apply now by clicking the apply button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site.

The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.

We will screen applications as they are received and may ask you to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.

Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

Contact

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You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.

Note to recruitment agencies : unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Administration

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