HeadofData,Analytics&AI

**He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare** Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata _When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy_ Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day! **He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role** We are seeking an experienced Head of Data, Analytics & AI to establish and lead Watercare’s enterprise data, analytics and AI capability. Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, this senior leadership role is accountable for treating data and asset information as strategic organisational assets - enabling better decision-making, operational performance, asset stewardship and innovation. This role provides strategic leadership across data strategy, analytics, AI, Building Information Management (BIM) and Digital Twin capability. You will set the enterprise direction, governance and operating model for how data is managed, trusted and used, while ensuring advanced analytics and AI are adopted in a pragmatic, ethical and value-driven way aligned to Watercare’s infrastructure and service outcomes. **Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities** • Define and maintain Watercare’s enterprise data, analytics, AI and Digital Twin strategy aligned to organisational priorities and asset lifecycle needs • Establish and embed enterprise data and asset information governance, including policies for data quality, standards, classification, lineage, retention and ethical use • Lead the development of enterprise analytics, insight and asset intelligence capability to support operational, capital planning and executive decision‑making • Provide leadership on responsible adoption of advanced analytics, AI and Digital Twins, ensuring initiatives are secure, governed and deliver measurable value • Oversee development of Dig