This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Step into a role where data drives investment decisions and shapes the future of Hamilton.

As the Portfolio Office Data, Systems and Reporting Team Lead, you'll lead a talented team responsible for transforming complex portfolio, programme and financial data into meaningful insights that support the development and delivery of Hamilton City Council's capital programme. Your work will ensure leaders and governance groups have accurate, timely and actionable information to make confident, evidence-based decisions and support to the business. 

Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Office, you'll lead the management of capital financial and P3M data, ensuring its integrity, quality and effective use through Psoda. You'll drive the development of portfolio analytics, reporting and data visualizations that provide transparency of performance, support Long Term Plan investment decisions, and strengthen portfolio governance and controls. 

If you're passionate about data, analytics, continuous improvement and turning information into insight, this is an opportunity to lead a team that enables smarter decisions and better outcomes across one of Council's most significant investment portfolios. 

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Tertiary degree in Management, business, software engineering or accounting.
• 5+ years' experience in a leadership role
• 5+ years’ experience in product ownership for project or programme (PPM) management toolsets.
• Demonstrated experience in system stewardship, including configuration, workflow design, enhancements, integrations, and user support and training.
• Strong analytical capability, including managing, processing, and analysing large and complex datasets (including multi-year financial datasets)
• Understanding of data architecture, modelling and data governance principles. Data Systems and Reporting Lead
• Experience of performing data validation reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel/Power BI/data analysis capability.
• Meeting facilitation skills.
• Demonstrates clear and confident communication, strong interpersonal capability, and a high level of energy and drive to achieve outcomes
• Local government experience preferred
• Financial management experience
• Quality management experience 

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $135 / 140k dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on the: 13th August 2026

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.