Data & Information Management Specialist

Auckland or Wellington 

Who are we & why you'll love working here 

NZTE grows companies internationally -  bigger, better, faster -  for the good of New Zealand. In our Digital & Data team, you’ll shape how we use data, information and insight to support better decisions, customer outcomes and ways of working. 

You’ll join a purpose-led organisation making a real difference for New Zealand businesses and the wider economy, working with talented, collaborative people who value diverse perspectives and care about their impact. 

This is a chance to connect people, process, information and technology so NZTE can work smarter and unlock more value from its information assets. 

What you'll be doing 

This is an opportunity to influence how information is managed and used across a complex, global organisation. You’ll help ensure NZTE’s information and data are trusted, easy to find, well-managed and used to support better decisions, efficiency and customer outcomes. 

Working across business and digital teams, you’ll translate needs into practical information, data management and technology solutions. 

• Lead strong data and information practices, governance and stewardship to improve coordination, collaboration, decision making, and emerging AI capabilities. 

• Leverage our technical infrastructure to support data and information governance, including master data management, metadata, information architecture, and lifecycle management. 

• Partner with teams to understand challenges, identify opportunities and translate needs into practical solutions. 

• Advise on organising, governing, retaining, finding and using information and digital assets, while supporting and promoting regulatory compliance. 

• Identify organisational usage trends, risks and opportunities, with practical recommendations for improvement. 

• Support change by helping teams adopt improved processes, practices and ways of working. 

This role suits someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, influencing change and creating practical solutions that make work easier for others. 

What you'll need to be successful 

• Experience in information management, data management, data governance, knowledge management, business analysis or a related field. 

• Strong advisory and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across business and technical teams. 

• A sound understanding of the Public Records Act, information lifecycle management, and data maturity frameworks. 

• Experience improving the quality, accessibility and discoverability of information. 

• Strong problem-solving and business analysis skills, including requirements gathering and practical solution design. 

• The ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical advice that delivers business value. 

• Practical experience with SharePoint, Microsoft 365 or comparable platforms for managing content and information. 

Above all, we’re looking for a curious problem solver and trusted advisor who can help others get more value from information and data. 

What's next? 

For more information, please review the position description. 

Apply online with your CV and cover letter by 12:00pm, 19 August 2026. 

This is an NZ Level 16 role.  

Please note: The legal right to live and work in NZ is required to apply for this role. 

We believe New Zealand is good for the world.  New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer.  At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability.  If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner.