Data Specialist

About the team

The Christchurch City Council’s Digital Unit works on high-impact technology solutions that support the everyday life of the city. The team delivers business-focused digital projects and gives employees the chance to grow their capabilities while contributing to meaningful public service outcomes.

About the role

This role exists to help Council staff follow the organisation’s data and information management rules, governance standards, and applicable legislation. You will provide practical technology guidance and support for data management and governance practices across the wider organisation.

What you will do

• Support business teams by improving, streamlining, and automating data workflows to lift data quality and meet operational needs.
• Build and review SQL-based views, triggers, and stored procedures using information drawn from multiple internal systems.
• Work out requirements and automate data tasks using tools such as FME, SQL, and robotic process automation platforms.
• Design relational databases and data models with SQL and PowerDesigner.
• Help Information Stewards investigate, fix, and prevent data issues using data management tools.
• Work with business analysts and functional analysts to align data processes with technology systems and business procedures.
• Assist in setting technical requirements for ongoing system maintenance and future enhancements.
• Provide user support on data structures, data management, and SQL scripts used for data handling tasks.

What we are looking for

To succeed in this position, you should bring at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, along with exposure to digital corporate environments. You will need hands-on experience with tools and technologies such as SQL, FME, RPA, UiPath, Power Platform, ESRI GIS tools, SAP asset management systems, and PowerDesigner or similar CASE tools. A bachelor-level qualification in computer science, information science, or another related field is preferred, although a certificate, diploma, degree, or equivalent relevant experience can also demonstrate the required level of knowledge. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to build effective working relationships, and a proactive, practical approach are also important.

What’s in it for you

• Access to training, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work options, including work-from-home arrangements, adjustable start and finish times, and the ability to buy additional leave.
• Exposure to different parts of the organisation through collaborative work.
• A range of staff benefits, including health-related schemes and retail discounts.

Additional information

The Council is committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and authentic. If you are interested in the role but do not meet every requirement exactly, you are encouraged to apply. If you need any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, you can contact [email protected].

This is a permanent, full-time role with working hours from Monday to Friday. The role is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch.

The salary range is $88,003 to $97,781 per year, based on a 40-hour week. Starting pay will depend on your knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal pay relativity within the team and organisation.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may happen before the closing date. The Council may close the vacancy earlier than advertised.