Relationship Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Hononga

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.

• Be the voice of our data suppliers—advocate for their needs and lead the shift to smarter, digital data sourcing solutions
• Bring your creativity, passion, innovation, and ideas to work on
• Build meaningful relationships that improve how Stats NZ collects and uses data to serve Aotearoa better

About Us | Ko mātou

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.

What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and also check out our benefits. We want working for us… to work for you!!

Starting salary: $69,602.00 - $81,885.00 + superannuation

Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include:

• Flexible working and support for work-life balance
• A meaningful role contributing to better outcomes for Aotearoa
• 3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
• Central city based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needs

 The role | Te tūnga

 We're looking for a Relationship Manager (Kaiwhakahaere Hononga) to help transform how we work with key data suppliers across Aotearoa. This is a fixed-term 12-month role based in Auckland, reporting to the Team Leader - Data Suppliers & Relationships.

You'll be working externally with large and critical data suppliers and internally with teams across Stats NZ, leading efforts to:

• Improve the supplier experience and ensure it is central to how we source data
• Build strong, sustainable relationships that support timely and high-quality data delivery
• Lead digital transformation by helping suppliers move from paper to digital data solutions
• Advocate for supplier perspectives and act as their voice across our work
• Use data and insights to co-design solutions, solve problems, and add value
• Increase the use and understanding of data by suppliers themselves

You'll also contribute to our wider strategy, upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and embracing our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and partnership with Māori.

This role would suit someone who can bring:

• 5-6 years' experience in a solution-focused, relationship management role
• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent relevant experience for this role
• Sound knowledge of the NZ business environment and challenges facing businesses today.
• Strong communication and analytical thinking skills
• A collaborative mindset and ability to influence across teams and organisations
• A passion for improving systems, processes, and relationships through innovation and people-centred design
• Demonstrate a willingness to upskill and increase your cultural capability

What you bring | Nōu te rourou  

We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work. We encourage you to be you in your application.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us.

Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono 

 If you're ready to be part of a team that's reshaping the way we work with data—and the people who provide it—we'd love to hear from you. Click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

Please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz  if you have any questions.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.