Job Description

Kaitātari Raraunga: Senior Data Analyst

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. We invest over $3 billion annually across the tertiary education and careers systems.

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.

We are currently recruiting to one permanent Senior Data Analyst position within the Data/Development team based in Wellington.  

He angitūtanga: About the Role

This role reports to the Data Analysis Lead and is part of a wider Data/Development team made up of Data Analysts and Data Warehouse Developers at varying levels of experience. We have access to a wide range and growing data. We also provide advanced tools and technology to utilise this data.

• Be a Subject Matter Expert in data requirement gathering, logical/physical data modelling, data analysis and data profiling
• Providing expertise in translating business needs into data warehouse design
• Engaging with customers and collaborative groups to ensure needs are understood and business value is realised
• Provides advice and guidance to others using the data structures and associated structures
• Support the Data Analysis Lead to deliver on the run and improve deliverables that are driven from the data warehouse

He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for:

This is a great opportunity for someone who has good experience as a Senior Data Analyst who is looking to be part of a collaborative team and mentor others. If you are looking for your next step in your Data Analysis career, this is a great opportunity with room for development and growth. You will bring the following:

• 5+ years' experience in Data Management, Design, Data Analysis in various roles
• Proven experience using an agile methodology is critical, including Kanban
• Manages the investigation of enterprise data requirements based upon detailed understanding of information requests
• Uses advanced SQL skills and case tools to facilitate data modelling
• Very strong customer service orientation with excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong experience in data modelling—both logical and physical—for traditional databases as well as modern data platforms such as data lakes and Delta Lake
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, data transformation, and data modelling workflows
• Working knowledge of machine learning and AI concepts, and how they can support analytics, insights, and decision-making

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 and the ability to purchase extra leave.
• A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set.
• Reduced premiums through our Health Insurance Group Scheme.
• A focus on Career development and internal opportunities.
• At TEC we are committed to supporting a range of flexible working arrangements to help staff manage their work and personal commitments, we also expect team members to be in the office at least three days per week to help collaboration.

The salary range for this position starts from $104,653 up to $123,121 + 3% KiwiSaver depending on demonstrable skills and experience.

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 for this great opportunity with your tailored Cover Letter and CV, we welcome your application.

The closing date for this role is 11:59pm Sunday 13 July 2025.  For more information or if you have any questions, please contact hr@tec.govt.nz. 

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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