Lead Principal Analyst - Data-Driven Performance Reporting

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 134,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexible work

Insurance

Professional development

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in Auckland or Wellington is seeking a Principal Analyst – Performance Reporting Products to lead the ownership and ongoing improvement of key performance reporting products. You will translate customer needs into clear product priorities and collaborate with senior business leaders and technical teams to drive data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes product leadership, analytical judgement and the ability to influence across a large organisation, with a focus

Qualifications

• Experience owning and evolving reporting or analytical products, translating business needs into clear requirements.
• Ability to interpret complex information and turn it into actionable reporting products.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders to set direction and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business ownership and continuous improvement of key performance reporting products.
• Translate stakeholder needs into clear product priorities and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and technical teams to deliver improvements.
• Coach and mentor analysts to strengthen reporting practices.

Skills

Product ownership

Analytical judgement

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Customer collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Reporting systems

Job description

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in Auckland or Wellington is seeking a Principal Analyst – Performance Reporting Products to lead the ownership and ongoing improvement of key performance reporting products. You will translate customer needs into clear product priorities and collaborate with senior business leaders and technical teams to drive data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes product leadership, analytical judgement and the ability to influence across a large organisation, with a focus