About Us | Mō mātou

The Regulatory and Identity Services (RIS) Taituarā branch shapes systems and services that touch almost every New Zealander. Our diverse, nationwide and international team works at the intersection of innovation and integrity, with a strong commitment to cultural responsibility and authentic engagement with Māori and Pasifika communities.

Within RIS, the Engagement, Data and Innovation (EDI) group develops new products, services and operational policy to advance RIS Branch priorities. Our Data & Insights teams utilise our data and analytics expertise to inform operational and policy decisions and risk-based regulation, while owning our key regulatory systems.

The role | Te tūnga

Reporting to the Director Data & Insights, this role leads the Regulatory Systems and Data Analytics team, driving DIA’s data maturity through strengthened governance, modern data practices, and improved use of analytics to inform decision-making. It plays a key role in supporting the organisation’s transformation agenda, ensuring systems and data are aligned to deliver greater value.

The regulatory environment is evolving rapidly, with new responsibilities including oversight of online casino gambling and becoming the sole regulator for Anti-Money Laundering, alongside existing gambling and charities regulation. Working across these domains, the role partners with stakeholders and Enterprise Digital Services to deliver end-to-end data solutions, generating insights that support effective regulation and policy outcomes.

Working in close alignment with Identity Services as part of a centralised data function, the role shapes and implements a unified data strategy across regulatory and identity systems. It leads a team of analysts and specialists while overseeing key platforms, ensuring they remain fit for purpose and future-ready, and that technology investment is aligned with business priorities.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Proven experience leading data strategy and transformation, data analytics and/or digital product management.
• A collaborative leadership style, with proven experience leading high-performing teams and developing capability and culture, including the ability to lead through change.
• Expertise in data communication and storytelling, working with the team and stakeholders to bring the data to life.
• Strong understanding of data governance, analytical frameworks, and public sector systems.
• Ability to connect data and technology to long-term business outcomes.
• Confidence engaging with senior leaders, vendors, and cross-agency partners.
• Awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and how they shape data and digital service delivery.

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz

The appointing range for this role is $166,725 - $207,480.

To review the full job description, please click here.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close at 5pm, Sunday 5 July 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions, please email Matt Haigh - matt.haigh@dia.govt.nz