Senior Advisor, Analytics

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Wellington, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Wellington is seeking a senior advisor to turn workforce and organisational data into actionable insights for leaders. You’ll be hands-on with dashboards and reporting, translating complex data into clear guidance.

You will lead analytics and reporting for People and Culture and the Corporate team, delivering dashboards, workforce metrics, and performance reporting while uplifting data quality and reporting processes across the board.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector reporting and performance measurement.
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI and RStudio helpful.
• Ability to communicate complex data clearly to varied audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics and reporting for People and Culture and the Corporate team.
• Design and deliver high-quality corporate reporting and dashboards.
• Provide workforce data analysis for quarterly reporting and external requirements.
• Lead carbon neutral work programme analytics and reporting.
• Develop reporting on AI to inform decision-making and responsible AI adoption.

Skills

Data storytelling

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant field)

Tools

Power BI

RStudio

MS Excel

Job description

Wellington-based | Permanent, Full-time role

Help shape high-quality insights that support strategic decision-making at the heart of government.

About the role

We’re looking for a confident and collaborative senior advisor to help us turn workforce and organisational data into insights that leaders can act on. At its heart, this is a reporting role, you’ll work closely with People and Culture, Finance, and people across DPMC to provide clear, meaningful analysis that supports our performance, planning, and strategic outcomes.

You’ll combine technical skill with strong people skills, to help others understand what the data actually means and where the opportunities for improvement lie.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll lead the analytics and reporting for People and Culture and the wider Corporate team, strengthening how we use data to understand our organisation and make informed decisions. You’ll be hands-on with dashboards, workforce metrics, and performance reporting, while also helping uplift data quality and reporting processes across the board.

You will:

• Design and deliver high-quality corporate reporting and dashboards.
• Provide workforce and other data analysis for quarterly reporting, external requirements, and Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team papers.
• Lead the carbon neutral work programme analytics and reporting
• Develop and implement reporting on AI to inform decision making and support responsible AI adoption.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality and enhance reporting processes and tools.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be a data whizz but also be comfortable explaining it. You’re someone who can spot patterns, ask good questions, and communicate insights in a way that’s clear, practical, and tailored to the audience.

Ideally you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in public sector reporting and performance measurement.
• Understanding of HR data and workforce metrics is advantageous.
• Advanced MS Excel skills. Experience with Power BI, and RStudio is helpful.
• Strong attention to detail with great organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

About The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | Te Tari o te Pirimia me te Rūnanga Kāwanatanga

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) supports the government of the day by leading, advising, stewarding and delivering activities across the public sector, and by providing dedicated advice and support to the Governor-General, Prime Minister and portfolio Ministers.

Working at DPMC means being at the heart of some of the most significant and impactful work in Aotearoa New Zealand. This role presents an opportunity to support the security and well-being of New Zealanders, working with smart and motivated people in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. You'll be part of a high-performing organisation that prioritises professional development.