The Data Maturity Assessment offers a comprehensive and actionable assessment of data practice capabilities in an organisation. It does this by measuring data practice based on levels of maturity.
The Data Maturity Assessment aims to assess data practice maturity and provide actionable insights. These insights support the business outcomes that the participating organisation identifies as important.
Stats NZ developed the Data Maturity Assessment (DMA) framework and toolkit, as a Government Chief Data Steward initiative, to help government organisations gain insights into the aspect of data maturity most relevant to them. The insights can then inform strategic and operational planning to enable organisations maximise the value of data.
Following successful testing in 2024, the DMA is currently a prototype. While a timeline for publication of the toolkit is not confirmed, information regarding the prototype can be made available to NZ government agencies – please email datalead@stats.govt.nz.
The DMA framework defines:
The nine data capabilities are organised into four categories that explain their roles and support their interdependencies: Value-realising, Enabling, Connecting, and Leadership.
For more information about the Data Maturity Assessment, email us at datalead@stats.govt.nz.
Content last reviewed 30 July 2026