Data Architect

About Us

What is the most important thing in the world, it is people, it is people, it is people

He aha te mea nui o tenei ao?

He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

WorkSafe New Zealand / Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa, is the primary workplace health and safety regulator – our vision is that everyone who goes to mahi (work) comes home healthy and safe.

Our kaimahi (employees) are passionate about our vision and embrace and demonstrate our Matapono WorkSafe Values through the mahi they do :

• Whakakotahi – we're united in a strong purpose
• Korero mai – we engage meaningfully
• Tiakina mai - we're entrusted with a duty of care.

We offer a range of benefits including :

There are a growing number of employee led networks to promote the goals and needs of our diverse communities, such as our Rainbow Network, Pacific Network, Women's Network, and Tu Rangatira Maori Network.

About your team / Ko te tima

Join our Data Operations team, a collaborative group of Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts within the Insights and Evaluation function.

We're building a modern, scalable data ecosystem using Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Azure DevOps, AI Foundry, Purview, and Power BI to drive data innovation and operational excellence.

This is a high-impact role where you will work at the intersection of business, data, and technology, helping shape how WorkSafe NZ uses data to improve workplace safety outcomes across Aotearoa.

At WorkSafe, your work will directly support our mission to make New Zealand's workplaces safer and healthier.

You will be part of a purpose-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

About the role / O te turanga

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Data Architect to join us permanently and lead the design and evolution of our enterprise data architecture.

You will be responsible for unifying diverse datasets into a governed, scalable data platform that supports analytics, AI, and operational reporting.

In this role, you will be a key partner to the Head of Data Operations and the Enterprise Architecture function and collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and IT leadership to ensure our data architecture is robust, future-ready, and aligned with strategic goals.

What You'll Do / Ko tou ake mahi

What You'll Bring / Ko nga pukenga ou

With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.

Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.

Salary range / Awhe utu

As part of our remuneration framework the full salary range for the position is from $138,259 to $182,456, and our expected starting base salary for the right person is from $138,259 to $152,991.

Note : KiwiSaver / SSRSS employer contribution is additional to / on top of your base salary.

How to apply / Me pehea te tono –

Click the apply link, complete an application form and submit a copy of your CV and cover letter.

For further information please contact

WorkSafe Mahi Haumaru is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life.

We value the experience your point of difference could bring to us.

Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.

We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know more about you.

Applications close on Sunday 19 October