Head of Data

Nau mai, haere mai. We’re Chorus. You may have already heard about us and know we’re the team empowering the digital future of Aotearoa with our ultra-fast fibre. We’re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose: _Unleashing potential through connectivity._ _Enabling better futures for Aotearoa._

**Te Momo Tūranga | Contract**: Permanent, Full Time
**Te Wāhi |Where**: Auckland
**Te Pūtake | Why we’re hiring**: We’re stepping into our next chapter, aspiring toward 80% fibre uptake across the motu by 2030. With our new strategy providing the roadmap for what we’re working to achieve and how we’ll get there, opportunities are emerging as we seek to expand our capability and talent in new and different spaces.

**Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity**

At Chorus, we’re entering an exciting new chapter - one where data plays a central role in shaping our future. We’re looking for a visionary, people-focused leader to join us as Head of Data & Analytics. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a modern, enterprise-wide data capability that powers smarter decision-making, drives innovation, and lifts performance across the organisation.

You’ll lead our Data & Analytics Centre of Excellence, a newly created team of 20+ professionals (including 6 direct reports), and embed a culture of data-driven thinking across Chorus. This is your chance to influence the impact of Data & Analytics at the highest levels of the organisation while building something from the ground up - from refining and iterating the capability roadmap for analytics and governance, to championing data products, and unleashing advanced analytics and AI.

Reporting directly to our Chief Operating Officer, you’ll work closely with the Executive Team, Board, and senior leaders across the business. This is a role that blends people leadership, enterprise influence, and technical credibility. It’s perfect for someone who thrives on complexity, understands the power of culture, and wants to be part of something meaningful.

This is also a newly created, high-impact role** -**giving you the chance to shape the future of Chorus’ data capability with real ownership and executive backing. You’ll join an organisation that’s invested in modern technology, forward-thinking practices, and building high-performing teams.

If you’re passionate about developing teams, scaling data capability, and turning insight into action
- this is your moment.

**Ō Wheako, ō Pūkenga | Your Experience**

You’re a confident and future-focused data leader, with a track record of leading enterprise transformation and building trust across diverse stakeholders. You’ve done the hard yards, know how to deliver at scale, and can bring teams and senior leaders on the journey.

We’re looking for:

- **8+ years’ experience in enterprise data and analytics**, including **5+ years in senior leadership roles**
- **Proven experience leading large, diverse teams**(ideally 20+), including other leaders in complex and fast-paced environments
- **Deep understanding of enterprise-wide data**capability**,**and**governance** best practices and processes.
- **Demonstrated success in delivering data product roadmaps**, embedding data stewardship, and lifting data literacy across the business
- **Familiarity with modern data platforms** **and tools**, such as**Snowflake, Tableau, DBT, and AWS
- **Exposure to advanced analytics and AI capability** and their potential to drive business value and impact
- **Exposure with Adaptive ways of working**, including Agile and cross-functional collaboration models
- **A track record of navigating regulated, complex environments** such as telco, utilities, or other large-scale enterprises preferred
- **Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills**—able to influence at executive and board level
- **A collaborative, people-first leadership style**, with a deep belief in coaching, team culture, and empowering others to grow

Not sure that you meet all the requirements? If you still think you could be great for the role, we encourage you to apply

**Mō mātou | About us**

We’re shaping a future where all New Zealanders are free to access opportunities that define their own lives, as we expand our network to help Aotearoa grow.

With a new strategy in place and a powerful, inspiring purpose, Chorus is an exciting space right now. We’re on the path to moving from being the great network builder to being the great network operator. To do that, we embrace our mindsets_: Be bold, ignite growth_, _Honour our past, reimagine our future_, and _Connect communities, empower people_. We need people who not only embody these mindsets and the underpinning behaviours but who also inspire others to do the same.

With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable