Head of Analytics & Data Strategy

Kainga Ora; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Insurance benefits

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

Kainga Ora is seeking an experienced Manager - Analytics to lead the development and maturity of our enterprise analytics capability. This is a leadership role that will drive BI, advanced analytics, data science, and data modelling services, ensuring trusted, high-quality insights for strategic and operational decisions.

You'll lead a team focused on scalable, reusable data products while championing innovation and the adoption of modern analytics and AI capabilities across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in analytics, business intelligence, data science, or related disciplines.
• Strong expertise in data modelling, semantic layer design, data visualisation, and BI platforms.
• Proven leadership experience managing analytics or data product teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maturity of enterprise analytics capability to deliver trusted insights.
• Drive delivery of BI, advanced analytics, data science, and data modelling services.
• Create scalable, reusable data products and champion modern analytics and AI adoption.

Skills

Analytics leadership

BI & Data Science

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data modelling

Job description

Kainga Ora is seeking an experienced Manager - Analytics to lead the development and maturity of our enterprise analytics capability. This is a leadership role that will drive BI, advanced analytics, data science, and data modelling services, ensuring trusted, high-quality insights for strategic and operational decisions.

You'll lead a team focused on scalable, reusable data products while championing innovation and the adoption of modern analytics and AI capabilities across the organisation.