Data & Insights Advisor: Shape University Decisions

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

Job summary

The University of Waikato is seeking a Data and Insights Advisor to turn complex data into practical insights that support student success, planning, performance monitoring and continuous improvement. You will work in the Planning, Performance and Analytics team to deliver reporting, survey, evaluation and analytics across the University.

You will analyse trends, create clear data visualisations and reports, and partner with stakeholders to inform evidence-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• 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.
• You will bring 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, and a focus on accuracy 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.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex data into meaningful insights that support student success, strategic planning, performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to reporting, survey, evaluation and analytics activities across the University.
• Create clear data visualisations and reports; work with stakeholders to turn information into practical recommendations.
• Support institutional reporting requirements and collaborate across academic and professional services areas.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

SQL

Python or R

Excel proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant area

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Databases

Data-collection tools

Job description

The University of Waikato is seeking a Data and Insights Advisor to turn complex data into practical insights that support student success, planning, performance monitoring and continuous improvement. You will work in the Planning, Performance and Analytics team to deliver reporting, survey, evaluation and analytics across the University.

You will analyse trends, create clear data visualisations and reports, and partner with stakeholders to inform evidence-informed decisions.