Data & Insights Strategist

Marketplace; 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 meaningful insights that inform student success, planning and performance monitoring. You’ll support reporting, surveys and analytics across the Planning, Performance and Analytics team.

Based at Hillcrest Campus, this full-time role offers collaboration across academic and professional services and requires strong analytical and communication skills and a commitment to evidence-informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Completed tertiary qualification in a relevant area.
• Experience analysing data to support business outcomes.
• Strong reporting and data visualization capability.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with SQL, Python or R, databases, or data-collection tools would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex data into meaningful insights to support student success and decision-making.
• Contribute to reporting, survey, evaluation and analytics activities.
• Create clear data visualisations and reports for stakeholders.
• Work with stakeholders to turn information into practical insights and recommendations.
• Support institutional reporting requirements and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Written and interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant area

Tools

SQL

Python or R

Databases

Job description

The University of Waikato is seeking a Data and Insights Advisor to turn complex data into meaningful insights that inform student success, planning and performance monitoring. You’ll support reporting, surveys and analytics across the Planning, Performance and Analytics team.

Based at Hillcrest Campus, this full-time role offers collaboration across academic and professional services and requires strong analytical and communication skills and a commitment to evidence-informed decision-making.