Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Our Market Regulation team is seeking a Data Lead to manage a team of Senior Data Analysts.
This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in either our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) offices.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
This role involves providing both technical and strategic thought leadership on data to support the delivery of the Market Regulation branch and the Commission's strategic goals and objectives.
You will work closely with the Branch Services Manager to lead the delivery of data and analytics support, including people leadership responsibility for the branch's Senior Data Analysts.
The indicative salary range for this role is $145,986 - $171,748 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.
He kōrero mōu | About you
Our people come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which together support the fabric of our mahi and contributes to our vision to make New Zealanders better off.
If you have the following skills and attributes, you could make a great Data Lead:
- Experience in leading technical teams.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
- Experience in data engineering, including the use of cloud computing platforms, development tools, containers, dbt, and open programming languages (e.g., R and Python).
- Experience with multiple database and data store technologies, including cloud data platforms such as Snowflake.
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery of data pipelines, including automated testing and git repositories for source code version control.
- Effective communication and sound judgement skills.
- Successfully led data and analytics projects.
- Coached and mentored team members.
- Supported the development and implementation of data strategies and architectures.
Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.
Te wāhi mahi | Working here
We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.
Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.
Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
For any queries contact Lisa Weimann on 04 472 2038. Closing date for applications: Sunday, 13 April 2025.
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply – you can be yourself here.