Scrum Master
Recruit IT · Auckland CBD, Auckland ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
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- Project management
A hands-on Scrum Master role facilitating a data squad of engineers, analysts and product people for a well-known New Zealand organisation, hired via recruiter Recruit IT. Day to day: running Scrum ceremonies, keeping the backlog sprint-ready, protecting cadence, tracking velocity, clearing blockers and coaching agile maturity across the Data & Analytics function.
About the Role
Love the craft of agile delivery? This one's for you.
Our client, a well-known New Zealand organisation, building out its data capability and needs a hands-on Scrum Master to drive a squad of data engineers, analysts and product people. You'll set the rhythm, clear the path and keep the team honest about how it works together.
It's a practical, high-impact role for someone who adapts agile to the team rather than following the rulebook for its own sake.
Key Responsibilities
What We're Looking For
How to Apply
Ready to be the engine room of a data squad? Apply now and we'll be in touch.
Love the craft of agile delivery? This one's for you.
Our client, a well-known New Zealand organisation, building out its data capability and needs a hands-on Scrum Master to drive a squad of data engineers, analysts and product people. You'll set the rhythm, clear the path and keep the team honest about how it works together.
It's a practical, high-impact role for someone who adapts agile to the team rather than following the rulebook for its own sake.
Key Responsibilities
- Run all Scrum ceremonies with energy and discipline.
- Keep the backlog healthy and sprint ready, working with the Data Lead and product owners.
- Protect sprint cadence and shut down scope creep.
- Track velocity and progress, and report it clearly.
- Support delivery updates for senior stakeholders and steering forums.
- Remove blockers fast and keep cross-team dependencies visible.
- Coach the squad on agile practices, meeting people where they are.
- Make sure retro actions are owned and delivered.
- Help lift agile maturity across the wider Data & Analytics function.
What We're Looking For
- Proven Scrum Master or agile delivery lead experience, ideally in data.
- Real-world facilitation and coaching experience, not just theory.
- Comfort in a squad blending data engineering, analytics and product.
- Strong facilitation skills. You can run a room and keep it focused.
- Clear, plain-language communication with the squad and senior stakeholders.
- A calm, pragmatic, servant-leader approach.
- Curiosity about data and technology. You don't need to be technical, just comfortable around it.
- CSM, PSM or equivalent (preferred).
- Scaled agile or multi-squad exposure (advantageous).
- SAFe, LeSS or ICAgile (a bonus).
How to Apply
Ready to be the engine room of a data squad? Apply now and we'll be in touch.