Data Excellence Lead

Overview

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• Auckland (Ponsonby & Favona office locations) with hybrid working
• Permanent role
• Lead a talented team on high impact data governance initiatives

We strive to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow for our customers and team, bringing the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium together to make data driven decisions. By partnering with Quantium, a world-class data science and advanced analytics business we’re excited about the future as we unlock the power of data to reimagine retail. Through this partnership, we’ve created a new business called wiq who will harness the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using data and analytics. As a team, we leverage Agile ways of working to help our team develop their skills while also making sure our team is focusing on solving the most complex problems for both our customers and team.

What you’ll do

The Data Excellence Lead at Woolworths New Zealand is a pivotal role focused on maximizing the power of data through ensuring its safety, trustworthiness, and compliance with privacy requirements. This role involves a blend of strategic leadership, hands-on guidance, and cross-functional collaboration.

You’ll drive the advancement of WWNZ’s data governance across both operational and analytical data. This involves increasing awareness of NZ dataset and system maturity, collaborating with Group Data Management and business owners to embed robust data quality and risk management capabilities. You'll lead and coordinate the development and execution of strategies, policies, and best practices for the efficient management of data assets throughout their lifecycle.

This isn't a solitary effort; a crucial part of your role will be acting as a conduit across the Group. You'll ensure issues and opportunities are raised and prioritized, support is coordinated, and best practices are adopted by engaging with relevant Guilds and functional teams. You'll also guide and mentor a team of data excellence analysts and partner with business stakeholders, engineering, and analytics professionals to understand priorities and design pragmatic solutions that align with our data principles.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for an experienced data governance professional, with a blend of technical capability alongside proven communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

What you’ll experience

Our Team Members Are At The Heart Of Everything We Do And We’re Always Looking For Ways To Support Your Career Journey And Reward Great Work

Endless possibilities with the Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – “to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.” Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group | No Woolworths tātou

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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