Inventory Master Data Specialist - 12 month fixed term at New Zealand Government

Overview Inventory Master Data Specialist – 12 month fixed term, full‑time, on‑site in Wellington, New Zealand. This role is part of Transpower’s Inventory & Logistics team, supporting grid operations, capital projects and supply chain decisions. About Transpower Transpower owns and operates New Zealand’s National Grid – the high voltage transmission network that connects areas of generation with towns and cities across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our Inventory and Logistics team provides leadership across the establishment, maintenance, replenishment and management of inventory, including analytics that support our inventory, logistics and purchasing functions. Responsibilities Own and improve inventory master data quality and governance. Coordinate and manage inventory master data inputs across engineering, procurement and suppliers to reduce ambiguity, rework and data integrity risk. Maintain end‑to‑end accuracy, completeness and fitness for purpose of inventory data within Transpower’s systems. Support data quality reviews, cleansing, mass updates, standardisation and structured data change processes. Work cross‑functionally with engineering, procurement, logistics, category management, finance, suppliers and service providers to ensure inventory information is accurate, consistent and fit for purpose. Identify and resolve duplication, inconsistencies and data gaps. Qualifications Minimum of 35 years of experience in inventory management, master data management, supply chain or data governance. Demonstrated experience maintaining item master data in complex systems and aligning data across integrated enterprise platforms. Experience supporting data quality reviews, cleansing, mass updates, standardisation or structured data change processes. Confidence coordinating technical inventory information, including supplier information, specifications, drawings or documentation linked to item records. Strong understanding of data quality principles, controls and governance. Analytical and problem‑solving capability with high attention to detail. Systems confidence and stakeholder skills needed to maintain high‑quality item master data in enterprise systems such as Maximo. Practical, improvement‑focused approach, with the ability to strengthen standards, processes and data management practices over time. Preferred Experience Experience in an asset‑intensive, infrastructure, utilities or engineering‑based organisation. Training in data, inventory or supply chain disciplines. Why Transpower 12‑month fixed term to make an immediate impact on inventory integrity, supply chain performance and grid delivery outcomes. Direct influence on operational risk reduction and planning outcomes. Broad stakeholder exposure across engineering, procurement, logistics, suppliers and service providers. A collaborative environment with modern ways of working and a strong focus on safety, inclusion and wellbeing. Employee health and wellness benefits. Applications will be reviewed as received. The role closes Tuesday 4th August 2026. Full existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr