Head of Analytics & Data Strategy

Housing New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Insurance package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Job summary

Kāinga Ora is seeking an experienced Manager - Analytics to lead the development and maturity of our enterprise analytics capability. This role drives BI, advanced analytics, data science, and data modelling services to deliver trusted insights for strategic and operational decisions.

You will lead a team focused on scalable, reusable data products, championing modern analytics and AI adoption, and shaping the analytics roadmap across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading analytics, BI, or data science teams.
• Strong data modelling, semantic layer design and data visualisation skills.
• Proven ability to build high-performing analytics teams and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maturity of Kainga Ora's enterprise analytics capability.
• Drive delivery of business intelligence, advanced analytics, data science and data modelling services.
• Lead a team delivering scalable, reusable data products and promote AI adoption across the organisation.
• Influence enterprise-wide decision-making through trusted insights.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure data products are fit for purpose.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Data modelling

BI platforms

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Data strategy

Job description

Kāinga Ora is seeking an experienced Manager - Analytics to lead the development and maturity of our enterprise analytics capability. This role drives BI, advanced analytics, data science, and data modelling services to deliver trusted insights for strategic and operational decisions.

You will lead a team focused on scalable, reusable data products, championing modern analytics and AI adoption, and shaping the analytics roadmap across the organisation.