Data Governance & Quality Standards Team Lead

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Data Governance and Quality Standards Team Lead

• x1 Permanent, fulltime position available!
• Role will be based at National Office, Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $147,010 to $162,887, depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a member of the Strategy, Insights, and Performance team, you will lead efforts to advance data, insights, and performance strategies essential for informed decision-making and organisational success. So, if you're passionate about data governance, ensuring data quality, and creating innovative data solutions, we want you on our team!

We're seeking a skilled Data Governance and Quality Standards Team Lead to join our team and take charge of ensuring our data is effectively governed and meets the highest quality standards. In this role, you will develop robust data governance frameworks, enforce data quality standards, and ensure compliance with Government regulations.

Your efforts will directly support frontline workers in delivering Social Work Services by maintaining accurate and reliable data. If you have a passion for data integrity and want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families across New Zealand, we encourage you to apply.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or similar field, or equivalent experience is desirable
• Ability to ensure business units and teams are adhering to data governance management processes, ensuring data quality and process compliance
• Ability to ensure Māori data sovereignty principles are incorporated into our data policy
• Experience managing data governance and data quality projects and designing and implementing data policies at a large organisation, public sector experience is preferred
• Ability to establish and implement data quality standards and controls, ensuring accuracy to our data
• Experience establishing, maintaining standards, guidelines and procedures for data management, including data analysis and/or data administration
• Ability to lead creation and maintenance of data security measures to protect data from unauthorised access
• Knowledge of emerging data governance trends and policies and ability to communicate and incorporate updates/changes effectively within the team
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture 

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi. 

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

Our vision is to ensure New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment of putting children first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono  | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

 If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Hurry as applications for this role close on Monday 16th September!!

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