Data and Analytics Lead

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About us | Ko wai mātou

At Public Trust we're all about empowering New Zealanders to build and protect their legacies and we do that through our incredible team of people.

As New Zealand's largest and most experienced trustee services organisation, we've been helping Kiwi to build and protect their legacies since 1873 through specialist advice and care across a range of estate management, trust, charities and investment services.

Take a look at our website and You Tube videos to find out more about us!

About the role | Ko te tūranga mahi

This is a pivotal role in Public Trust's journey to becoming a truly data-driven organisation. As the Data and Analytics Lead, you'll guide the shift from fragmented data practices to a unified, governed, and AI-ready data ecosystem. You'll lead the delivery of trusted insights that inform strategic and operational decisions, while helping build a culture of data literacy and responsible data use across the organisation.

You'll be responsible for:

Co-ordinating business intelligence activities and managing data product delivery
Driving the shift to modern data platforms and practices
Supporting data governance and stewardship across the organisation
Promoting data literacy and responsible data use
Supporting the establishment of data management practices to support safe and effective AI enablement
About you | Ko wai koe

You're a collaborative leader who knows how to make the complex feel simple. You bring deep expertise in data analytics and governance, and you're passionate about helping others understand and use data responsibly. You're comfortable navigating change, influencing across the organisation, and translating business needs into meaningful data requirements.

You'll bring:

Experience in business intelligence and data analytics
Strong understanding of data governance, quality, and infrastructure
Proven ability to deliver results in complex, changing environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - you'll be playing an active role in ensuring data requirements are clear and we are delivering the right business value
Familiarity with data and business intelligence tools such as SSRS, SSIS and AI and cloud-native platforms (e.g. PowerBI, Azure, Microsoft Fabric)
Qualifications in data science or similar, are desirable
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

At Public Trust, we have a strong sense of purpose and shared values that puts people at the heart of everything. We offer an inclusive, flexible and collaborative work environment, underpinned by our culture of care.

Our people love that they're making an impact for our customers, communities and New Zealand. You'll have access to a competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities, and we offer a range of great benefits, including;

Learning and development You will have opportunities to build your career, access to continuous learning and development, and the option to undertake paid study.
Leadership development We offer a leadership development programme for those in people leader roles.
Wellbeing Our award-winning wellbeing programme provides access to a variety of wellbeing experiences
Birthday Leave Take a paid day off for your birthday!
Protecting what matters most You can get your will and enduring power of attorney sorted for free.
At Public Trust, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders by helping them build and protect their legacies.

How to apply

If you're interested in joining our team, apply online now! To be considered for this position, you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.


Job Details
Reference #
36366

Posted on
04 Sep 2025

Closes on
18 Sep 2025

Location(s)
Central Wellington, Wellington

Expertise
Data/Analytics, Information Technology

Job level(s)
Experienced

Work type(s)
Permanent
 
 

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