Data and Insights Advisor

The University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waikato in Hamilton, NZ invites applications for a Data and Insights Advisor. You will transform complex data into meaningful insights that support student success, strategic planning and continuous improvement across the university.

Based in the Planning, Performance and Analytics team, you will develop clear reports, dashboards and analyses, collaborate with stakeholders, and help turn information into practical recommendations to inform decision-taking.

Qualifications

• Completed tertiary qualification in a relevant area.
• Experience analysing data to support business outcomes.
• Strong reporting and data visualisation capability.

Responsibilities

• Analyse trends and patterns to turn data into practical insights and recommendations.
• Create clear data visualisations and reports to support institutional reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the university to inform decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Excel

Requirements gathering

Communication

SQL

Python/R

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant area

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Databases

Job description

The University of Waikato holds a special place in the New Zealand university system. Since its inception in 1964 when it was created by the demands of the local community, the University has shown a commitment to innovation and to...

Help shape University decisions through meaningful data insights.

• Turn complex data into practical insights
• Support decisions that improve University outcomes
• Join a collaborative analytics team

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Join a team that helps shape decision-making across the University of Waikato. As our Data and Insights Advisor, you will transform complex data into meaningful insights that support student success, strategic planning, performance monitoring and continuous improvement.

Working in the Planning, Performance and Analytics team, you will contribute to reporting, survey, evaluation and analytics activities. You will analyse trends and patterns, create clear data visualisations and reports, support institutional reporting requirements, and work with stakeholders to turn information into practical insights and recommendations.

This is an opportunity to work across academic and professional services areas and strengthen how the University uses data to make evidence-informed decisions.

Salary will be in the range of $87,624 - $100,214 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You are curious, analytical and motivated by using data to solve problems and support better decisions. You build constructive relationships, ask thoughtful questions and can translate complex findings into clear, accessible information for different audiences.

• A completed tertiary qualification in a relevant area
• Experience analysing data to support business outcomes
• Strong reporting and data visualisation capability
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• The ability to gather requirements from diverse stakeholders
• Clear written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• A consistent focus on accuracy, quality and collaboration
• Experience with statistical or research methods, tertiary reporting, business analysis, SQL, Python or R, databases, or data-collection tools would be an advantage.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

The Planning, Performance and Analytics team provides University-wide reporting, analytics and evaluation capability. We turn data into reliable, actionable insights that support planning, performance monitoring, statutory reporting and continuous improvement. We work with colleagues across the University to build shared understanding and strengthen evidence-informed decision-making.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits .

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here .

Ko Te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Sunday November 15, 2026