Principal Data & Business Analyst (Investments)

Te Puni Kōkiri; Wellington; On-site; NZD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare allowances

Optical benefits

Hauora / wellbeing allowances

Te reo Māori proficiency training

Study assistance

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Te Puni Kōkiri in Wellington seeks a Principal Data & Business Analyst to lead investment reporting data and BI analytics for the Investments tīma. You will shape how performance is measured and how evidence informs decisions for whānau, hapū and iwi.

You will drive advanced Power BI reporting, develop performance frameworks, and collaborate with regional teams to strengthen accountability and investment outcomes across Aotearoa. Experience in government and data governance is essential.

Qualifications

• Seasoned data and BI professional with experience translating complex information into strategic insights.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and analytical capabilities to influence decisions with evidence-based advice.
• Experience in government or public sector and understanding of data governance and compliance.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori approaches.
• Advanced Power BI expertise and experience developing dashboards and performance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of investment reporting data and BI dashboards.
• Develop performance frameworks and analytical products to show investment outcomes.
• Collaborate with regional teams and stakeholders to provide strategic insights.
• Drive automation and integrate reporting into Pīwawa investment management system.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical capabilities

Effective communication

Kaupapa Māori knowledge

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Tools

Power BI

Pīwawa

Job description

• Be the first to make your mark in this newly established position.
• Use your experience in data, analytics and business intelligence to provide insights
• Te Tari Mataua | Pōneke | National Office, Wellington

Our Investments team is looking for a Principal Data & Business Analyst. Bring your expertise in data, analytics and business intelligence to a newly created leadership role within our Investments tīma. This position will play a key role in shaping how Te Puni Kōkiri measures investment performance, enables evidence-informed decision-making, and demonstrates outcomes for whānau, hapū and iwi.

The Regions puni, through its regional network, works alongside whānau, hapū, iwi and Māori communities to support aspirations and drive intergenerational transformation. Through strategic investment, strong relationships, and locally led solutions, the team helps build capability, improve wellbeing, and deliver meaningful outcomes for Māori. The Investments directorate plays a key role in this work by managing and advising on investment initiatives that are whānau-centred, locally led, and government-enabled, ensuring funding delivers lasting impact for communities across Aotearoa.

Te whai wāhitanga | The opportunity

As the Principal Data and Business Analyst (Investments), you will be the lead specialist for the production of investment reporting data, investment performance analysis, business intelligence, and business analysis within the Investments tīma. This newly created role is responsible for delivering strategic insights that support evidence-informed decision-making and the effective stewardship of Te Puni Kōkiri investment funds and programmes.

Working closely with members of the investment tīma, regional teams, and key stakeholders, you will lead the development of advanced Power BI reporting, performance frameworks, and analytical products that provide visibility of investment performance, funding allocation, provider outcomes, and programme effectiveness. You will play a pivotal role in helping leaders understand the impact of investments and identify opportunities to improve outcomes for whānau, hapū and iwi.

You will also drive continuous improvement through business analysis, process optimisation, automation, and the successful integration of reporting and performance monitoring capabilities into Pīwawa, Te Puni Kōkiri's investment management system, helping to strengthen organisational accountability and investment performance across the organisation.

The likely appointment range is $124,242– $138,046, based on skills and experience. The full grade for this role is $124,242 – $165,657 with a mid-point of $138,046.

For more information about the skills and experience required for this position, please see the job description below.

Mōu | About you

You are a seasoned data and business intelligence professional with a proven ability to translate complex information into strategic insights that support effective decision-making. With advanced Power BI expertise and strong business analysis skills, you have experience developing performance frameworks, reporting dashboards and solutions, and process improvements that drive accountability, efficiency, and measurable outcomes.

You bring strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and analytical capabilities, enabling you to influence decision-making through evidence-based advice and trusted relationships. Experience within government or the public sector, an understanding of data governance and compliance requirements, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori approaches will position you well for success in this role.

Tāu e whai ai | What you will get in return

Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate kaimahi focused on creating solutions that will help our communities. We are guided by our values of Te Wero, Manaakitanga, He Toa Takitini and Ture Tangata.

There is more to life than just work and we encourage our kaimahi to maintain the right balance between mahi and their personal lives. Your whānau is just as important as you, so we're committed to providing incentives and opportunities that help our kaimahi and their whānau to thrive, including:

• A range of allowances including childcare, optical, hauora/wellbeing and te reo Māori proficiency
• Medical insurance discounts
• Flexible working options
• In house te reo Māori training
• Kaimahi development and career options, including study assistance
• Enhanced parental leave provisions

Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development

We are committed to our vision of 'Thriving Whānau' - when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa. Te Puni Kōkiri leads policy advice to the Government on Māori development, and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown. Our people are at the heart of the work we do – using our approaches to improve outcomes to, for and with Māori, and to drive our efforts to build an Aotearoa where whānau can all stand, thrive and belong.

Find out more about Our Story

We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Māori aspirations and well-being.