Reporting and Analytics Lead

Defend; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.5% KiwiSaver on top of base salary

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Mobile and broadband discounts

Hybrid work environment

Home office setup allowance

EAP services

Job summary

DEFEND is seeking a Reporting and Analytics Lead to shape data-driven decision making within a dynamic cybersecurity growth environment. You will own the design, development and continuous improvement of reporting, semantic models and analytical solutions across the business.

You’ll deliver trusted, actionable insights through Power BI, drive forecasting and performance management, and partner with teams to develop reports that create strategic value in a hybrid NZ-based setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering reporting, BI or analytics solutions.
• Ability to design semantic models and dashboards.
• Strong data governance, validation and reporting controls.
• Excellent communication to non-technical audiences.
• Experience in finance, operations or technology-led reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead DEFEND’s Reporting and Analytics capability, driving design, development and continuous improvement of reporting and insights.
• Deliver trusted insights with Power BI reports, dashboards and semantic models for leaders.
• Drive business performance through analytics, forecasting, planning and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape reports and analytics that create business value.

Skills

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric

OneLake

Dataflows Gen2

Semantic models

Power Query

DAX

SQL

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Job description

• Award-winning Cybersecurity company
• Work with leading technologies and innovative peers
• Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Ready to power the growth of one of New Zealand’s leading cybersecurity companies?AtDEFEND, our mission is to create a cyber resilient world—and we’re looking for a Reporting and Analytics Lead to shape the future of data-driven decision making at DEFEND.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead DEFEND’s Reporting and Analytics capability: you’ll be driving and implementing the design, development and continuous improvement of reporting, semantic models and analytical insights across the business.
• Deliver trusted insights: Design, develop and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, semantic models and analytical solutions that provide leaders with meaningful financial and operational insights.
• Drive business performance through analytics: Deliver insights that support forecasting, planning, performance management and strategic decision making across the organisation.
• Shape our data future: Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to develop reports, insights and analytics that create business value and drive strategic decision making.

Requirements

The skills & experience you will bring to DEFEND

• Proven experience developing and managing reporting, business intelligence or analytics solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Power BI, Dataflows Gen2 and semantic models.
• Experience building financial, operational or commercial reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of data governance, validation, documentation and reporting controls.
• Experience with Power Query, DAX, SQL and modern data modelling practices.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for simplifying complex problems through data.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and operate successfully in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.
• Experience in finance, commercial reporting or technology-driven organisations will be highly regarded.

Benefits

About DEFEND:

Our dream at DEFEND is to improve everyday life by creating a cyber resilient world. Over the last few years, we've experienced phenomenal growth and winning several industry awards, including Microsoft's Global Partner of the Year for 2025!

Why DEFEND?

We believe in investing in our employees’ growth and providing them with opportunities to advance their skills and careers. We offer a collaborative workplace culture, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where innovative thinking is encouraged.

By joining our innovative and creative team you will have the opportunity to contribute a variety of cybersecurity outcomes, from culture & awareness of cyber resilience, through to offensive & defensive security. No matter what your role, everyone at DEFEND contributes towards our dream ofcreating a cyber resilient world.

The benefits of working at DEFEND

In addition to workingfor a growing, dynamic NZcompany, DEFEND offers the following benefits to all ourDEFENDers

• 3.5%Kiwisaveron top of your base salary
• Southern Cross Health Insurance coverage
• Mobile and Broadband discounts for yourself and family
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• An allowance to contribute to your home office setup
• Access to EAP services to support youacross a range of wellbeing needs

Diversity & Inclusion:

At DEFEND, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We know from experience that people from underrepresented groups often don’t apply for roles they don’t feel they meet all the criteria for. We’re committed to creating an environment that enables all our team to thrive. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to hear how you might contribute to the team and being our next DEFENDer.