5 days ago, from Institute of Data New ZealandMercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwi than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.Are you an experienced Data & Analytics professional with a keen interest in the latest industry trends? Do you possess strong people leadership skills, uniting a team on a common journey to grow capability, try something new and to be excited by change as Mercury continually evolves? We have an exciting new role within our Customer business that may be for you.In this role, you will be responsible for growing the capabilities of our Business Insights & Analytics Practice, in alignment with Mercury's transition to a future-ready state. You'll work closely with the Customer Value Streams and the 'People Experience Technology' (PXT) functions to ensure that this growth is in alignment with both our Customer and Technology strategies. In addition to enhancing the team's technical skills, you will help enable data-driven decision-making within the Customer Value Streams.This role can be based in our Tauranga or Auckland offices. Our hybrid flexible work policy allows you to work from home while recognising the value of collaborating with colleagues in the office.Key Responsibilities:Design professional standards (operating norms) for the Practice.Lead and mentor the team, creating opportunities for skill development, role diversification, and career growth.Set the strategic direction for the practice, including capabilities, tools, technologies, and processes.Work with Delivery Leads to allocate skillsets effectively across squads and projects, ensuring optimal delivery to business and customer expectations.Identify future capability needs based on upcoming projects and continuously assess resource allocation.Work closely with the Customer Value Streams and People Experience and Technology functions to ensure that the growth of the practice is in alignment with the Customer and Technology strategy.We are looking for:Leadership - Experience in a Data & Analytics role(s).Data & Analytics Acumen - A keen interest (with backing experience) in the Data and Analytics domain.Growing People and Expertise - Proven experience and passion for growing and mentoring people, showing interest in industry trends and the ability to raise internal team capabilities and standards.Adaptive leadership - Leads in a way that provides autonomy and empowerment, alignment, clarity and purpose, and supports value-driven prioritisation.Relationship building - Strong ability to develop relationships and create alignment across the organisation.Stakeholder engagement - Proven experience in communicating and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.Personal resilience - Displaying self-awareness, self-regulation and self-compassion, understanding own values and purpose, persistent in the face of adversity.Mercury offers:Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays).$400 one-off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office.A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged.Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave.The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers.Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home.Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance.Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check-ups and confidential assistance programme.Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet.Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to ****** full position description is available below. Applications close Monday 25th November at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.
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