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Data Lead

Location:
Wellington
Type:
Contract
Reference:
1009320

Currently seeking an experienced Data Lead to play a key role in a large-scale, multi-year enterprise technology transformation within a complex, high-impact environment.

The Opportunity

You will lead the data workstream for a significant system migration, ensuring data integrity, continuity of critical reporting, and alignment with enterprise data strategy across phased delivery. This role suits a senior data leader with experience navigating complex system coexistence, large datasets, and high-stakes stakeholder settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and own the data workstream across a major platform transition, including planning and delivery oversight
  • Define and execute enterprise-level data migration strategies from legacy to modern platforms
  • Oversee integration with an existing enterprise data and analytics environment, maintaining reporting continuity
  • Manage and mentor technical specialists, including data engineers
  • Partner with data, analytics, and architecture teams to manage change impacts and dependencies
  • Act as the escalation point for data-related risks, issues, and decisions
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to senior business and technical stakeholders

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience leading complex, enterprise-scale data migrations
  • Strong background in data engineering, data architecture, or enterprise analytics platforms
  • Experience operating within large, multi-stakeholder transformation programmes
  • Demonstrated capability managing reporting transitions between systems
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Highly Desirable

  • Experience in regulated or public-sector environments
  • Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms and modern architectures
  • Exposure to Agile or iterative delivery models

This is a 6-month contract on an hourly rate, with a strong likelihood of extension with applications reviewed in early January.

If you are a senior Data Lead who thrives in complex migration environments and wants to make a meaningful impact through large-scale transformation apply today.

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