Manager, Te Au Reka Data Enablement | Wellington Region

Job Description

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Lead the data enablement function for Te Au Reka, one of the Ministry of Justice's largest digital transformation programmes. Reporting to the Digital Programme Director, Te Au Reka Services, you will provide strategic leadership across data quality, governance, migration, reporting and analytics, ensuring trusted data supports operational performance, regulatory obligations and better decision-making. This role leads a team of specialists and works closely with programme teams, vendors, technical experts and senior business stakeholders to deliver sustainable data outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Lead data strategy, governance and enablement across Te Au Reka
• Drive data quality, validation, reconciliation and migration assurance
• Provide oversight of data-related delivery, risks and design decisions
• Build reporting, analytics and insights capability for business outcomes
• Coach and develop a high-performing team and data culture
• Influence senior stakeholders and vendors across complex programme delivery

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and you believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bring senior leadership experience in complex data or digital programmes
• Demonstrate expertise in data governance, quality and migration practices
• Deliver reporting, analytics or business intelligence solutions at scale
• Build trusted relationships and influence technical and business audiences
• Bring an understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in practice

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture, the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Digital is responsible for delivering the Ministry's digital and information strategies, ensuring justice services are enabled by modern technology, trusted data and quality information. Te Au Reka is a nationwide transformation programme delivering a new digital case management service across courts and tribunals. You will join a collaborative leadership team focused on improving service delivery, operational performance and long-term organisational capability.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 22 days holiday leave
• Flexible work options where possible
• An online professional development portal
• Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive staff networks

See our full range of benefits on the Ministry of Justice careers website.

With a wide range of opportunities across the organisation, you'll also have the chance to broaden your experience and develop your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The remuneration band for this role is ICT6 - $128,427 to $176,789. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

You can view the position description and complete an online application by submitting your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 29 July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz and include “MOJ XXX” (job number) in your subject line. 

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