• Strengthen how partnership data is collected, governed, analysed, & used
• Influence how data and digital systems support effective Tiriti partnership
• Create the processes for understanding insight

Mō te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

Waitaha Canterbury - our region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We have the privilege of working with Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council, we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.  

Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Waitaha Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te tangata; if the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive. 

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

This senior technical role sits within the Pou Hononga team and provides high quality, timely and practical data and insight to support Tiriti partnership outcomes. The role focuses on how partnership-related data and information are collected, stored, governed, analysed, and used across the organisation.

You will work closely with Papatipu Rūnanga, digital and information teams, and colleagues across the organisation to strengthen data quality, knowledge management practices, and the use of evidence in decision making.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and use of partnership data, insight, and knowledge management approaches aligned to Tiriti partnership outcomes
• Strengthen how partnership related data and information are stored, governed, and accessed across digital systems
• Analyse and interpret data to inform organisational decision making, accountability, and performance
• Provide trusted technical advice to senior leaders and the Executive team on data, insight, and information management
• Support organisational capability to use data confidently and responsibly in Tiriti partnership contexts

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You are a technically capable data and insights specialist who understands how data, information, and digital systems support good organisational decision making. You are comfortable working with complexity and can translate data into clear, useful insight for a range of audiences.

You do not need to be a cultural expert. You do need to be thoughtful, respectful, and willing to learn. You understand that data used in a Tiriti partnership context carries additional responsibility and requires care, clarity, and good judgement.

To enjoy this role, you’ll:

• Work confidently with data, information, and digital systems to support organisational decision making
• Translate complex data into clear, practical insight for different audiences
• Understand how data is collected, stored, governed, and used across digital systems
• Work effectively alongside technical, policy, and operational teams
• Bring care and sound judgement when working with data in Tiriti partnership contexts and are committed to building understanding of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience  

You will have experience working in complex organisational environments and be confident working with data, information, and digital systems to support decision making and accountability. You’ll have a track record of providing clear, reliable insight that helps organisations understand progress, risk, and performance along with:

• Experience working with data, analytics, or information management in complex organisational environments
• A track record of producing clear insight that supports accountability, performance, and risk management
• Experience working across organisational boundaries with digital, operational, and policy teams
• Practical understanding of data governance and information management in public sector or similar settings
• Willingness to build capability and confidence in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga as part of professional practice

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury  

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.  

We're on a journey to become a Tiriti partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Talent Acquisition Team - recruitment@ecan.govt.nz

Applications close on Sunday, 15 February.  Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.  

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. 

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can