Tactical Forecasting Analyst

IAG; Canterbury-Bankstown; Presencial; AUD 73.000 - 98.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

LinkedIn Learning

IAG Academy access

14 weeks parental leave

Insurance discounts

Descripción de la vacante

IAG is seeking a Tactical Forecaster Analyst to translate data into decisions that shape workforce planning across New Zealand. The role sits between strategic forecasting and day-to-day planning, offering opportunities to build new processes and work with experienced teams to deliver meaningful outcomes.

The position is permanent and full-time, based in Auckland or Christchurch, with exposure to automation and AI tools.

Formación

• Background in workforce management, forecasting, analytics or related discipline.
• Strong analytical capability with complex data interpretation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain tactical forecasts to align resources with demand.
• Analyse business trends and performance to forecast future workforce needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand upcoming initiatives affecting demand.
• Translate data into actionable insights for workforce planning decisions.
• Partner with Strategic Forecasters and Workforce Planning to improve accuracy.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Descripción del empleo

At IAG, we’re ready for you. We're the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible.

Help shape how IAG plans for the future.

As a Tactical Forecaster Analyst, you'll help transform data into decisions that influence workforce planning across IAG New Zealand. This newly created role sits between strategic forecasting and workforce planning, helping bridge long-term forecasts with day-to-day operational planning. You'll have the opportunity to build new ways of working, influence how the function evolves, and work alongside experienced workforce management professionals to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Ōtautahi (Christchurch).

• Develop and maintain tactical forecasts that help ensure the right resources are available at the right time to meet customer demand.
• Analyse business trends, operational performance and emerging changes to identify impacts on future workforce requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand upcoming initiatives, events and operational changes that may influence customer demand.
• Translate complex data into meaningful insights and recommendations that support workforce planning and business decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Strategic Forecasters and Workforce Planning teams to improve forecast accuracy and planning outcomes.
• Contribute to the ongoing development, optimisation and future automation of forecasting processes and tools.
• A background in workforce management, workforce planning, forecasting, reporting, analytics, or a related discipline.
• Well-developed analytical capability, with confidence interpreting complex datasets and uncovering meaningful trends and insights.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different business areas.
• Advanced Excel skills, coupled with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear, actionable business insights.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset, with a desire to enhance processes and drive better outcomes.
• Exposure to automation, AI, SQL or Python would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Boosted KiwiSaver with 4.5% employer contribution and life insurance as standard.
• 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you).
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.
• 14 Weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.

*employment type eligibility criteria apply

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to *******@iag.co.nz for a confidential conversation.

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We acknowledge Tāngata Whenua in Aotearoa and are committed to growing Māori prosperity and wellbeing in Aotearoa through He Rautaki Māori (IAG’s Māori Strategy). We celebrate unique viewpoints shaped by life experiences, cultures and passions. And expand careers, genuinely connect with community, lead with a powerful purpose and celebrate what makes you individual.