People Data Governance & Architecture Lead

About One NZ

One NZ is dedicated to creating a better-connected Aotearoa New Zealand with a vision to become the world’s most AI-empowered telecommunications company. The organization prioritizes investing in employee development through initiatives such as an AI School, premium learning platforms, and evolving career pathways, fostering an environment where personal growth and curiosity thrive.

Role Overview

In the position of People Data Governance & Architecture Lead, you will have a crucial role overseeing trusted people data within One NZ. This fixed-term role lasts 12 months and focuses on steering the people data strategy and architecture to simplify complex data ecosystems and establish a scalable, integrated foundation supporting the future workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive People Data Strategy and roadmap, including defining the target data architecture, standards, and evaluating existing data assets and processes.
• Create and enforce governance frameworks and lifecycle management for people data while implementing quality controls to enhance workforce data accuracy and consistency.
• Define clear ownership, standards, and controls for all employee and job-related data.
• Evaluate the organization’s preparedness for AI-powered workforce capabilities through a people data lens and set requirements for structured, reliable, and scalable data.
• Develop data products for the People function designed to support forthcoming AI capabilities and pinpoint opportunities for automation and advanced analytics.
• Collaborate across various teams to promote awareness and understanding of people data governance and security measures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive knowledge of data architecture and working within complex data systems.
• Proven experience in formulating or deploying data strategy and governance frameworks, especially for privacy-sensitive or regulatory-compliant datasets.
• Capability to establish data ownership, set quality standards, enforce controls, and manage data accuracy.
• Strong ability to interface across People, HR, Technology, and business units to unify data, process, and systems.
• Experience recognizing opportunities for data efficiency, automation, and AI readiness.
• Analytical expertise with proficiency in data handling, systems, and reporting to elevate insights and uniformity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to demystify complexity, build consensus, and influence decisions.

Employee Benefits

• One NZ offers flexible working arrangements including the option to work from home and adjustable hours to balance professional and personal life.
• The company is proud of its Rainbow Tick accreditation and values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
• Becoming part of One NZ means joining a community focused on collective upliftment, support, and empowerment.