Group IT Product Owner - Data

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Want variety, real ownership, and plenty of room to grow At Fulton Hogan, we are looking to fill 3 Product Owner - Data roles as a result of internal promotions and movement, and this is a chance to shape digital and data products that support the way our teams work on the ground every day.

You’ll own and manage one or more data products working closely with the Delivery teams, technical specialists, and stakeholders to turn business priorities into practical, high value outcomes. This is a great role for someone who likes getting stuck in, solving real problems, and building products that make work better, safer, and smarter.

There are three key business areas for the data product owner roles to be filled including Water, Supply Chain and Manufacturing, and Workforce.

If you enjoy project variety, working with good people, and being trusted to make things happen without layers of red tape, you’ll fit right in.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Own and prioritise the product backlog so the team stays focused on the highest value work.

• Translate business goals, customer needs, and operational challenges into clear product requirements and user stories.

• Work across ideation, discovery, and delivery, helping shape roadmaps and keeping work ready to move.

• Partner with operational teams, stakeholders, vendors, and technical specialists to gather insights and align priorities.

• Use feedback, data, and performance insights to improve products and support better outcomes over time.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Experience as either a; Data Business Partner, Data Analyst, Product Owner, Business Analyst, Delivery Lead, or in a similar data product-focused role.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, and experience working with a wide range of different areas of the business.

• Genuinely curious and keen to learn with the ability to understand and tease out business problems and turn them into deliverables aligned to strategic priorities.

• Experience with product discovery practices including; workshop facilitation, user journey mapping, requirements gathering, design thinking, or systems thinking.

• Experience with data modelling, manipulation, transformation, extraction visualization, reporting, and insights.

• Some experience using and working with some of the following tools: Jira, Confluence, SQl, DBT, PowerBI, Tableau, Looker, Snowflake, Databricks, Python, R.

• A collaborative, down-to-earth style with the confidence to build relationships and make clear decisions.

• A proactive, adaptable approach and a genuine focus on safety, continuous improvement, and getting good work done.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we back each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We’re a flat, friendly team where ideas matter more than titles, and where you’ll have the chance to grow, try new things, and make a real impact.

We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a relaxed, human culture day to day, and high standards when it counts. If you want to work on meaningful products with people who are practical, supportive, and up for a challenge, this could be your next move.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re ready to build products that create real value and want to grow your career with a team that backs good people doing good work, we’d love to hear from you.

We are managing recruitment for this role directly and are not accepting applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited CVs received from agencies will not be considered.

Not sure you meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and minority groups often only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We don’t expect you to know everything on day one and have great onboarding and training available to get you up to speed. If you are passionate about this role and your experience aligns, we encourage you to apply anyway!