Analyst, Data Analytics

IAG; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

boosted superannuation 13%

20 days annual leave + 5 MyLeave

Work from home with myFlex

up to 50% off personal insurance

partner discounts on health insurance

Job summary

IAG is looking for a data/analytics engineer to monitor data pipelines, optimize models, and drive reliable data delivery across the business. You will work within a collaborative environment that values agile practices, DevOps, and modern data tooling.

The role involves managing releases, documenting procedures, and communicating technical updates to stakeholders while supporting a flexible hybrid work model across New Zealand and Australia.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in data engineering or analytics engineering.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and DBT is desirable.
• Experience with BigQuery and Google Cloud Platform is essential.
• Experience implementing AI-driven data testing, optimisation and governance tools.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data pipelines and data products to ensure accurate, timely data delivery to business users.
• Optimise data models and pipeline orchestration for efficiency and reliability.
• Investigate data quality issues and implement sustainable fixes.
• Manage releases and deployments across higher environments with governance.
• Communicate release activities and risks clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Data engineering

Analytics engineering

SQL

Python

DBT

BigQuery

Google Cloud Platform

AI data testing

CI/CD

Git

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor data pipelines and data products to ensure they deliver accurate, timely, and accessible data to business users.
• Optimise data models and pipeline orchestration jobs to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Investigate data quality and pipeline issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Manage and execute releases and deployments across higher environments, ensuring changes are thoroughly validated and implemented in accordance with change governance and release management processes.
• Communicate release activities, operational updates, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders, providing timely notifications and coordinating any required follow-up actions.
• Create and maintain accurate technical, operational, and support documentation to enable effective knowledge sharing, ongoing maintenance, and smooth transition into business-as-usual support.

What You’ll Bring

• 2-5 years in data engineering or analytics engineering, with a strong background in software development.
• Intermediate skills in SQL, Python, and DBT. Experience with Big Query and the Google Cloud Platform is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing AI-driven data testing, optimisation, and governance tools.
• Well-versed in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, including experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to creating innovative data solutions.

What We Offer

• Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard.
• 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you).
• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex.
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.
• Partner discounts on private health insurance, tech & appliances, and many more.
• Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.
• employment type eligibility criteria apply

Applications close: Thursday 15 October 2026 11:59PM AEDT

Adjustments and Support

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

More About Us

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 celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.

This is a permanent role and offer a flexible hybrid work model based near any of our major centres across New Zealand and Australia.