Job description National Lead – Systems and Data
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Job specific information
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly capable systems and data leader to join our team. In this role you will oversee reporting, data quality, data governance and CMS support across the organisation. You will also help shape our future direction by improving how we manage, use and share data to support both internal and external needs.
You will play a pivotal role in designing and enabling CCS Disability Action’s future technology and data environment. This includes ensuring that our systems and emerging technologies are ethical, accessible by design, aligned with our strategic priorities and grounded in the lived experience of disabled people.
Key areas of focus include:
Leading and strengthening our CMS support functions
Managing and improving reporting and data extraction
Developing our organisational data capability and practice
Supporting technology-enabled service innovation
Ensuring our systems and data foundation are future-ready
Embedding disabled people’s voices and accessibility needs into system design, reporting and data use.
About you
Ideally you will bring:
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn, adapt and work effectively with ICT systems including our client management system - Te Puna Kōrero.
A leadership style that supports openness and understanding, empathy, teamwork, and delivery.
Experience with organisational reporting requirements and the ability to extract and interpret information efficiently.
The capability to present data in clear and meaningful ways to diverse audiences
Ability to manage a high-performing data team, ensuring complete and complementary skillsets.
The ability to balance long-term data and systems development with short term operational delivery.
The confidence to influence and engage effectively at all levels, ensuring alignment between data, systems, people and organisational strategy.
Confidence engaging in strategic conversations with senior leaders, contributing insight rather than just information.
A strong systems-thinking mindset and the ability to understand how information, people, technology, and services interact over time.
Why us?
At CCS Disability Action, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We uphold a strong human rights framework and promote equal opportunities for all.
Our strategic priorities, Te Aronui, shape how we work – valuing relationships, wellbeing, and knowledge while keeping whānau hauā/disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Join our friendly, values-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day.
With a strong employee value proposition, we offer great employee benefits, job-related training, and clear career growth pathways. Whether you’re with us short-term or long-term, we provide the tools and opportunities for success. Our employee benefits programme includes:
Exclusive discounts
Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
A paid annual wellbeing day.
How to apply
Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter – where you can share a bit about yourself and your interests – along with your CV, outlining your work experience and education. Once you've submitted your application, it will be sent directly to us for review.
Applications close 9am on Monday 16 February 2026.
We work within a human rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We openly encourage disabled people to apply.
If you need accommodations or an alternative application method, please contact Kate Single: Kate.Single@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.