Serko Ltd. Looking for Head of Data at Auckland Central, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

We’re seeking a Head of Data to lead Serko’s strategic approach to data, focused on creating and realising business value from data and analytics.

Serko is an NZX50, global business travel and expense company, with our Headquarters based in Parnell, Auckland. As the 2020 Hi-Tech Company of the Year, we’re a SaaS company that is diverse, close-knit group where everyone’s opinion matters. We’re already the established leader in Australasia and revolutionizing the way people do business travel in the USA and Europe – and we’re growing!

Our purpose is to “Bring People Together“, coupled with a vision to “Create a Connected, Frictionless Travel Experience“. While the world of business travel is changing, we’re preparing companies for this with intelligent technology that helps them ensure the continued safety and wellbeing of their travellers.

Our mission is to “Build the World’s Leading Business Travel Marketplace“! and there is an exciting road ahead of us at a time where travel needs real, impactful change. We’re hiring people from different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to help us build a world-class team and product.

As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

Requirements

The Head of Data is responsible for leading the company’s strategic approach to data, focused on creating and realising business value from data and analytics. Oversee a matrix of data-related functions to ensure Serko is getting the most from the data products; responsible for both enablement, utilization and governance of data across Serko.

The role will lead, develop and govern our data and information strategy in order to drive business decisions, growth and efficiency, including the development of data roadmap, procedures and policies, data competencies and culture, and work closely with various departments to collect, prepare, organize, protect, and analyze data assets while ensuring that the company meets industry best practices.

What will you bring to the Role –

• You are someone with a deep grasp of data strategy, systems, governance, operations, and compliance.
• You will also be well-versed in the world of data applications, tools, big data solutions, platforms, DataOps, agile product development, and more
• In this pivotal role, you will be expected to exhibit strategic acumen while actively engaging in hands-on execution. You shall enjoy a significant degree of autonomy, accompanied by the ability to exert substantial influence within the organization. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in shaping our collective success
• A Bachelor’s degree or related field, a Master’s degree would be a plus. With significant years of experience in senior-level data management, you’ll bring your analytical prowess and a data-driven mindset to the table
• Your influence, leadership, and exceptional communication skills are key. Moreover, your project and change management skills, combined with your strong interpersonal skills, including outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, will make you an invaluable asset to our team.

Benefits

It’s important to us, that our people can bring their whole selves to work. Join our team and we have the following on offer for you!

• A competitive base salary and opportunity to take part in our employee incentive share scheme, KiwiSaver global equivalent) and life insurance
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, where you get to choose how to best structure your day and week so you can be at your best
• A focus on both wellbeing and doing, including:
• Wellbeing & volunteer days, focused meeting free time
• Discounted Southern Cross health insurance (NZ), free flu shots, and access to confidential support, guidance, and counselling service
• Travel Discount
• Enhanced parental leave including,
• 20 weeks on full pay for the primary caregiver
• Three weeks of paid Partner Leave
• Support for the Primary Caregiver transitioning back to work after leave – work 3 days and paid 5 days for the first month back to work