When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy Watercare is the largest water and wastewater utility in New Zealand, supplying more than 400 million litres of water to Auckland every day. Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, as we're planning to spend $18.5 billion over the next 20 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $2.5 million every day. We ensure that sustainability lies at the heart of everything that we do to help protect our water resources for future generations. This means that we are continuously focused on how we can reduce our carbon footprint with initiatives like solar panels, electric cars, revegetation programmes, and much more. We really are a company that wants to make a positive difference. Reporting to the GM of Digital, this role plays a critical part in shaping Watercare's data vision & strategy, driving data-driven decision-making, data insights (including AI), and information management. You will actively collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and ensure that our infrastructure assets are leveraged effectively via data insights to achieve business goals. You will be responsible for leading and managing a data team that provides insights, solutions, and recommendations to various business units and stakeholders. You will oversee the strategy, design, development, and implementation of data platforms, pipelines, dashboards, and reports that enable data-driven decision-making and enhance business performance. You will also foster a culture of data literacy, innovation, and collaboration across the organisation. To be successful in this role, you will have held roles in senior data analytics or senior data science. Your skills and background will also include: Previous experience in establishing and standardising data governance practices Experience ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and security protocols Technical expertise in data analysis, data mining, machine learning, or programming Managed multi-disciplinary technical delivery teams Tertiary level qualification in data science, computer science, or information technology Work history in a complex technical landscape Excellent relationship-building skills, with experience establishing long-term relationships with stakeholders The ability to maintain strong and cohesive working relationships within the team, while developing talent, coaching, and mentoring. We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: Life and income protection insurance plans Generous parental leave Employee discounts at a range of large retailers Discounted parking options Free on-site gym Me pehea te tono mai | How to Apply Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team, then please apply online today - # 34416 Posted on 21 Oct 2024 Closes on 29 Nov 2024 09:00 Location(s) Auckland, Central Interceptor - Mt Eden, South/East, Ardmore, Mangere, Papakura, Penrose, Pukekohe/South East/West, North/West, Albany/Rosedale, Waitakere, Huia, Warkworth, Central, Newmarket Expertise Information Systems & Communication Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr