Senior Advisor, Analytics

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Zealand Government's Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Wellington is seeking a Senior Advisor, Analytics to turn workforce and organisational data into actionable insights for leaders. This permanent, full-time role focuses on reporting, dashboards, and strategic performance analysis to support decisions.

You'll collaborate with People and Culture, Finance, and other teams to deliver high-quality reporting, build data literacy, and advance responsible AI and data quality

Qualifications

• 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 good organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality corporate reporting and dashboards.
• Provide workforce data analysis for quarterly reporting and papers.
• Lead the carbon neutral analytics and reporting.
• Develop and implement reporting on AI to inform decisions and support responsible AI adoption.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality and reporting processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Power BI

RStudio

Job description

Senior Advisor, Analytics Wellington-based | Permanent, Full-time role

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

• 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.

Why Join Us? | Nā te aha i Tūhono Mai Ai Ki a Mātou?

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.