Lead Data Analyst, AML/CFT Insights & Dashboards

Department-of-Internal-Affairs-Nz; Wellington; On-site; NZD 129,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs in New Zealand is seeking a Principal Data Analyst to lead analytical strategy for AML/CFT performance. You will unite data from multiple agencies, transform it into actionable insights and develop interactive dashboards to inform regulatory decisions.

You’ll guide data collection, challenge data quality, mentor colleagues, and help prepare for the FATF Mutual Evaluation 2028/29 while working with cross‑agency teams in Wellington.

Qualifications

• Advanced Power BI skills with data modelling and DAX.
• Experience with large, complex datasets and data pipelines.
• Ability to turn data into actionable insights for decision-makers.
• Strong focus on data quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to challenge data, investigate anomalies and defend conclusions.
• Excellent stakeholder relationships and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Bringing together data from multiple agencies to form a coherent picture of system performance.
• Analyzing regulatory, operational and system-wide data to identify trends and risks.
• Supporting AML/CFT regulatory operations through evidence-based analysis.
• Presenting complex information clearly to executive and cross‑agency audiences.
• Providing analytical leadership and mentoring colleagues across the organisation.

Skills

Power BI

Data modelling

DAX

Dashboard design

Data pipelines

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulatory experience

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The Department of Internal Affairs in New Zealand is seeking a Principal Data Analyst to lead analytical strategy for AML/CFT performance. You will unite data from multiple agencies, transform it into actionable insights and develop interactive dashboards to inform regulatory decisions.

You’ll guide data collection, challenge data quality, mentor colleagues, and help prepare for the FATF Mutual Evaluation 2028/29 while working with cross‑agency teams in Wellington.