Senior Data Specialist

**_E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi_**

At the Christchurch City Council, our love for our city inspires us as we constantly strive to make it an even better place to live, work, and play. A role at the Council isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to make things happen in the city you're dedicated to. Join our team, and be inspired by the people you work with, the community you serve, and the results and successes we share in together.

Our Digital Unit focuses on the delivery of world class solutions that positively impact on the lives of everyone in Christchurch. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to continue to develop your professional skills and will offer a large variety of business focused technology projects.

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**

We are seeking a dynamic individual with both leadership and technical skills to take on the role of Senior Data Specialist in our highly skilled and diverse Data Management Team. Your skills in data management, data governance, automation, migration and customer relations will ensure that Council meets its corporate data management responsibilities. The leading-edge work of the Data Management Team has been recognised internationally and this innovative work is synonymous with how we run our daily operations. This role is responsible for working with the organisations data stewards and owners to ensure that data management processes and governance are in place to facilitate efficient and relation data collection.

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**

To be successful in this position you will utilise both technical and leadership skills to:

- Coach and mentor team members, and others in the organisation, supporting them to achieve their objectives
- Communicate, present and document standards, policies and processes
- Build productive relationships between different business units and external partners to achieve success
- Collaborate and support the organisation to ensure industry standard governance and quality of the Council's diverse range of datasets
- Support and advance the information management strategy and the data automation center of excellence

If you believe you've got the skills and experience we need, then this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Be inspired by the work that you do every day. Join our team and make things happen.

**What's in it for you? I He aha ngā hua ki a koe?**

Working at Christchurch City Council offers a remarkable chance to make a difference in the lives of others while embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career. You will use your broad arboricultural experience to have significant input into the design and construction of community focused projects, and new greenfield subdivisions. While creating a better future for our people, you will also enjoy:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, and an option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation and work alongside a Senior Arboricultural Advisor and Council's other arborist teams while contributing to Council's wider urban forest goals.
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the Council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the Council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

**Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero**:

- _ Full time, Monday to Friday working week_
- _Salary: $93,200 to 103,556 per annum_
- _Please refer to the attached Position Description for additional information_

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**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._