Data Broker

We are looking for two collaborative and detail-oriented Data Brokers with strong backgrounds in data stewardship and governance. You will have a deep understanding of building relationships, data lifecycle management, and be passionate about enabling high-quality, accessible, and secure data across organisations. The roles are fixed term to 30 June 2028.

About this role

We are seeking experienced Data Brokers to lead the negotiation and maintenance of data supply agreements and data onboarding as a part of our Planning System Transformation and National Adaptation Framework programmes. You will hold a key data stewardship role and engage at a senior level to develop mutually beneficial relationships to ensure a sustainable supply of high-quality data. These high impact roles requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, relationship building, and technical expertise.

These fixed-term roles sit in the Data and Science Content team, which is hosted in the System Performance (SSP) Business Group at the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. This Group uses data and evidence to inform policy, help advise ministers, set the Ministry’s strategy to deliver on core priorities, and inform decision-making. These roles will have a primary purpose of working to the long-term data investment plan.

Skills and experience

Inspired by this kaupapa and keen to make a difference? Let us know if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent experience in a relevant field (information science, social science, economics, policy, etc).

• Experience building and maintaining strong stakeholder/customer relationships.

• Commercial experience selling or buying data or research essential.

• Experience influencing and facilitating change.

• Experience acting as a bridge between technical practitioners and non-technical decision makers.

• A good understanding of a broad range of data including, but not limited to: planning and consenting data, infrastructure data, environmental data, geospatial data, data used for land use, emergency management and risk assessment.

• Understanding of data procurement processes, data sharing agreements and intellectual property rules.

• A good understanding of data ethics and privacy.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to adapt writing style for a range of audiences.

• Knowledge/familiarity or a commitment to learning/understanding Te Ao Māori, in order to understand and contribute meaningful work and outcomes for Māori communities.

• A broad knowledge of the machinery of government, working in the central / local government is an advantage.

Salary range

Salary range for this role is $110,501 – 134,128 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Apply now

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter.Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, we encourage you to be specific and provide examples that highlight your leadership, strategic thinking, and impact.

If you require further information about this position please contact [email protected].

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all.  Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.  Please contact us at [email protected] you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Applications close: Sunday 4th October 2026