Data Quality Administrator at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Type : Fixed term - 14 months
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Te Ara Manaaki
Branch: Kāwai ke te Iwi / Service Delivery and Operations
Salary: $47,594 - $64,391

Want to help deliver a better Aotearoa, New Zealand? Be part of a programme making it easier for people to access government services.

The emotional high of a wedding, the overwhelming sense of joy from the birth of a child, the grief from the loss of a loved one or becoming a citizen of Aotearoa - these are life changing events when people are focused on what really matters for them. So having to engage with government to register a birth or a death, apply for a wedding licence or begin the path to citizenship should be a straightforward, easy experience.

We are looking for two Data Quality Administrators to join our waka and support this important mahi. These are fixed term roles through to the 30 June 2024. Because of the work we do, you need to have New Zealand Citizenship to be considered for this role.

Mō te tūnga | About the Role

DIA is the custodian of information for New Zealanders, which requires us to maintain several registers or data sets. As well registers, data sets are held in various forms with different legislative access requirements. Your role will be to identify and resolve corrupt, inaccurate, or irrelevant data with data cleaning.

• You'll play a critical role to ensuring that data and records on our current platforms are in an appropriate state for data migration
• You'll work in a closely and collaboratively with your peers and Team Leader to ensure best outcomes

Mōu mahi | Our Work

New Zealanders expect to be able to access government services seamlessly, irrespective of the specific agency providing the services. Te Ara Manaaki is a multi-year cabinet-approved programme responsible for transforming its system of service delivery for identity and life event services and products. Our work includes:

Modernising the civil registration system is not just about modernising technology, it is about supporting the underpinning fabric of society - a proven identity is the anchor for New Zealanders to access many public and private sector services. Our customers can already order birth, death and marriage certificates and apply for some services online. It's time for an upgrade so we're modernising and future proofing our technology and improving how information is shared and kept secured.

Ko wai mātou | About Us

We value diversity and inclusion and know that this contributes to better business outcomes. Our ways of working are flexible and family friendly enabling you to take care of your responsibilities outside of work.

The experience and skills you'll bring will go towards building a highly capable workforce. What you will gain by joining us is an opportunity to take your career to the next level.

• You'll have the opportunity to work alongside some very talented people, including international partners, all working towards the same goal
• There will be plenty of growth and development for your career in a dynamic, flexible working environment
• You'll be supported at all levels to enable you to do the best job you can do

Applications close: 5pm, Friday, 24 March 2023.
For more information please contact: Rosanne Mainuu at Rosanne.Mainuu@dia.govt.nz.
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Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

Service Delivery and Operations branch | Kāwai ki te Iwi is the face of DIA. Whether we're helping to register births, deaths, marriages or charities, or assisting in passport applications, community grants or civil union and name change registrations, we're dedicated to serving the needs of New Zealanders.