Head of Operational Data Delivery

About the role

As Head of Operational Data Delivery, you will lead the delivery of critical data outcomes across ANZ New Zealand, bringing together data engineering, analysis, delivery and business partnerships to turn complex priorities into reliable, reusable solutions. You will lead a broad data delivery function that translates business, operational and regulatory needs into high-quality data outcomes, and build the capability, culture and ways of working that let people deliver at their best. The role is permanent, standard 37.5-hour week, and can be based in Wellington or Auckland.

Key responsibilities

• Set the direction for Operational Data Delivery and turn data strategy and business priorities into clear delivery outcomes.
• Lead complex data engineering and delivery portfolios across data sourcing, movement, modelling and analysis.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary data delivery function.
• Create consistent standards and practices that strengthen engineering quality, reusability, testing and operational readiness.
• Partner with business, Technology, Strategy & Execution and Risk to align priorities, resolve blockers and make trade-off decisions.
• Ensure data outcomes meet risk, privacy, security, resilience and regulatory expectations.
• Improve productivity through automation, reusable approaches and fit-for-purpose technology.
• Manage workforce, investment and delivery partners while fostering an inclusive culture.

Required profile

• Significant technology leadership experience across enterprise data, AI, cloud or platform engineering.
• Deep expertise in modern data and AI platforms, including secure, scalable architecture and engineering practices.
• Experience enabling AI/ML and Generative AI at enterprise scale, moving capability from experimentation to production.
• Strong commercial and strategic judgement, balancing innovation, reliability, scalability, investment and cost.
• Understanding of security, privacy, governance and risk in a complex or regulated environment.
• Inclusive, influential leadership style able to build high-performing technical teams and unite diverse stakeholders.

You do not need all these skills; a growth mindset is valued. Applications are made through the ANZ careers site using reference number 127713, with the application deadline Wednesday 18 November.