Reporting Analyst

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a Reporting Analyst to join the Strategy and Planning team on a 12-month fixed-term, full-time contract. The role is based primarily on the Pipitea campus however offers flexible working based on agreement with manager.

You will analyse data, develop dashboards and reports using SQL and Power BI, and provide timely insights to support enrolment forecasting and TEC funding reporting across the university.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing reports, analyses, and data visualisations in an enterprise BI environment.
• Strong SQL skills with Oracle and/or MS SQL Server experience.
• Experience using Power BI for clear communication to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Business analysis skills: gathering requirements, documenting processes, testing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support completion of Government Agency returns such as SDR and TEC reports, meeting deadlines.
• Forecast enrolments and TEC funding accurately using data from EDW and other systems.
• Prioritise and track ad hoc reporting requests and provide progress updates.
• Document reporting requirements and collaborate with systems staff to place on development work programmes.
• Develop fit-for-purpose data visualisations to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle/SQL Server

Job description

Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university and one of New Zealand's oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Our...

• Can you analyse complex datasets, develop insightful reports, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders?
• Are you an experienced reporting and analytics professional who enjoys transforming complex data into meaningful insights?
• Have you worked with SQL, reporting tools such as Power BI, and business analysis techniques to deliver high-quality reporting solutions?

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Reporting Analyst to join the Strategy and Planning team on a 12-month fixed-term, full-time contract. The role is based primarily on the University’s Pipitea campus however offers flexible working based on agreement with manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Support completion of Government Agency returns such as the Single Data Return (SDR) and Fees Free reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
• Support efficient and accurate forecasting and reporting of university enrolments and Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) funding, available from delivery at levels 3-7 (non-degree) and 7-10 (degree) on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework.
• Ensure that requests for ad hoc reports are prioritised and recorded.
• Provide timely and accurate advice and information on progress of report development.
• Provide expertise to assist in identifying, analysing, specifying, and documenting reporting requirements.
• Provide appropriate documentation and specifications of reporting requirements and work with systems staff to ensure these are placed on a development work programme.
• Provide accurate, relevant, and timely analyses based on past, current and future information which assist, or may affect, the strategic positioning of the University.
• Create, or obtain, and apply data that is fit for analyses and can inform strategic analyses.
• Analyse data from various internal and external data sources.
• Triangulate results by identifying appropriate data sources and analytical techniques.
• Transform data into information that is relevant to the end user and delivered in a manner that is fit for purpose.
• Support and/or conduct analyses of university data derived from the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and other data systems as required.
• Develop fit for purpose data visualisations.
• Contribute to the planning and co-ordination of projects. This will require active involvement at all stages of the project lifecycle from inception to delivery, including business case development, scoping and planning, analysis and design, testing, implementation, training, and support.
• Specify report requirements and work with the Business Intelligence Team to design, implement and test reports in the University’s reporting environments.
• Work with the Business Intelligence Team to assist and support them as required.
• Assist with production deployments and automation.
• Assist in monitoring, job control and production support.
• Manage second level support for production issues related to the BI environment.

You will be a motivated and collaborative reporting professional who enjoys turning complex data into clear, meaningful information. You will be comfortable working across technical and business areas, managing competing priorities, and building trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will bring a proactive, customer-focused approach and a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience developing reports, analyses, and data visualisations within an enterprise reporting or business intelligence environment.
• Strong SQL skills, ideally within Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server environments, with the ability to work confidently with complex datasets.
• Experience using data visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI to communicate information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated business analysis skills, including gathering requirements, documenting processes, testing solutions, and working with stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and explain complex information clearly.
• Strong self-management skills, including the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, adapt to changing requirements, and contribute proactively within a collaborative team.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent professional experience in reporting, analytics, information systems, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with data warehousing, dimensional modelling, process automation, or Microsoft 365 tools.
• Familiarity with the tertiary education sector, government compliance reporting, or university business processes.
• Experience providing application support, training users, or helping stakeholders adopt reporting and analytical solutions.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Close date for vacancy: 17 September 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Ilam Padmanabhan ([e-mail]).

About Us

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.