Senior Data Lead

Auckland Council is hiring a Senior Data Lead. Level rates it ; you can apply on Auckland Council.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Level classes it as a lead role.
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Posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Enormous opportunity to make a difference at a large organisation
Transform current environment to leverage the power of information
Hybrid working environment

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Group Services Division is looking for a Senior Data Lead – Analytics Automation to join its Data team, reporting directly to the Head of Analytics. This critical and diverse role offers a unique opportunity to utilize data to tackle some of the city's most intriguing and complex challenges, significantly impacting Auckland's development and operations.

You could expect to work on:

Development of patterns and standardised ways of working for analytics teams
Development of reusable data assets to accelerate delivery of analytics
Migration of critical enterprise reporting and data assets to a new Modern Data Platform
Analytics and artificial intelligence strategy development

Click this link to access the Position Description

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will likely have experience in analytics, reporting and technical leadership roles from within large and complex and potentially political organisations.

We will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

Leading the implementation of a new platform/technology in a modern data tech stack
Design and implementation of scalable processes to deliver analytics at pace
Leading uplift of organisational maturity in data literacy and capability

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership, Kiwisaver employer contribution additional to your base salary offered and a range of other partnership discounts! Click this link to find out more.

If you have questions about this role, email me directly at kennedy.sua@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Applications close: Sunday 8 November 2026

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Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

How we rate this

Senior Data Lead at Auckland Council rates 34 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.