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Oceania Data Lead
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Hei Oranga Iwi The opportunity
This is a defining Data leadership role for EY Oceania.
As the Oceania Data Lead you will activate the regions datastrategy to power AI at scale. You will be accountable for ensuring data across Oceania is trusted governed discoverable and fit for purpose to enable AI Ready services and client solutions.
Aligned to the global data network and Ready Data priorities you will lead how Oceania strengthens data foundations accelerates adoption of AI Ready data products and scales synthetic data as a strategic growth capability.
This role is pivotal to translating data strategy into enterprise impact embedding disciplined governance and enabling the business to deliver AI driven outcomes built on secure compliant and commercially valuable data.
This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Aotearoa. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.
Ko Tō Rourou Your key responsibilities
Activate the Oceania Data Strategy
Drive execution of the Oceania data strategy aligned to global AI Ready Data priorities
Translate global data frameworks into practical regional implementation that accelerates adoption
Partner with Service Lines and Technology leaders to position data as a strategic enabler of AI led growth
Strengthen Data Governance and Trust
Establish and continuously enhance governance frameworks across the region
Ensure clear ownership classification and accountability for data assets
Embed consistent standards for data quality security lifecycle management and regulatory compliance
Enable governance that supports responsible AI
Enable AI Ready Data and Analytics
Partner with data product managers to enable the adoption of governed and discoverable data products
Support integration of AI Ready data products into client engagements and internal solutions
Promote reuse and measurable value from regional data assets
Coordinate regional analytics efforts to generate insights that inform business decisions and improve service delivery
Advance Synthetic Data as a Strategic Capability
Support implementation of synthetic data initiatives to enhance privacy and enable secure testing and model training
Establish oversight and guardrails for responsible use of synthetic and derived data
Partner with Risk and Technology to ensure alignment with regulatory and firm standards
Enable safe innovation through controlled use of synthetic datasets
NgāPūkengaSkills and attributes for success
Experience leading enterprise data strategy activation in complex organisations
Strong understanding of governance regulatory compliance and risk management
Experience driving adoption across multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of AI Ready data principles and privacy enhancing techniques
Executive level stakeholder engagement and influence
Ko Taku Rourou What we offer you
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