Job Description

• Join the Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua Relationship Support - Data whānau.
• We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate Senior Analyst to join our busy team.
• Please note this is not an IT Analyst or Financial Analyst role.

Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, the TEC - is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - ensuring New Zealanders have the skills and the knowledge they need to build a great life, and ensure New Zealand thrives.

If you're looking for your “why,” then come and join us at TEC. We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training and as a result we invest $3 billion a year in tertiary education and training and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74.

He angitūtanga: About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Kaitātari Matua /Senior Analyst reporting to the Manager, Relationship Support - Data, Operational Delivery Investment. This is a great opportunity for someone who learns quickly, enjoys working in a collaborative environment and can multitask. Your role will involve:

• Responding to operational data queries from internal and external stakeholders, including Ministerial and Official Information Act correspondence.
• Build strong networks and collaborate across the business to deliver effective advice and analytical solutions.
• Drawing on your analytical skills to translate data into accessible Plain English.
• Using your judgment and analytical skills to identify when something does not look quite right and may need more investigation.

He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for:

This in-demand, fast paced team of analysts, tackle a wide range of reports and data requests and excel at getting the job done. Our team analyses, summarises and packages data from a variety of diverse sources to provide our colleagues and stakeholders with the data and analysis they need to succeed.

You will bring the following:

• Three to five years' experience as a Senior Data Analyst role working with operational data.
• An inquisitive mind set and passion for customer engagement.
• Your advanced excel skills and proficiency in using the Microsoft suite of tools is essential and experience with SQL is preferred.
• Must possess the capability to quickly learn and adapt to new reporting tools.
• Proficiency in handling large data sets and integrating multiple data sources.
• An ability to work in a high pressured, and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrated experience with tertiary education data would be advantageous.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you

• Three additional (TEC Days) leave days.
• A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme, the ability to purchase extra leave and we recognise previous service in the public sector.
• A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set.
• Reduced premiums through our Health Insurance Group Scheme
• Collaborative team with a supportive manager

The salary range for this position starts from $93,000 up to $109,000 gross per annum (prorated) depending on demonstrable skills and experience. This role is for a fixed term only to April 2026.

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to Apply

To view the job description and/or apply for the role, please click Apply for This Job or visit the TEC Careers Portal.

If this sounds like you, please apply now with your tailored Cover Letter and CV, we welcome your application.

The closing date for this role is 5pm, Sunday 29th June 2025. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact hr@tec.govt.nz.

Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.