Senior Analyst, Research and Data

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Sick leave from day 1

KiwiSaver matching 4%

Vision assistance

Flu Vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Senior Analyst, Research and Data role sits in the Information Research and Analytics team at the Civil Aviation Authority in Wellington. You will interrogate databases using Databricks and tools like SQL, R and Power BI to deliver high-quality insights for decision-makers and regulatory education programmes.

This permanent role offers a pathway to mentor colleagues, drive automation, and contribute to data governance while aligning with our safety and security objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality data analytics, research, and insights.
• Strong skills in statistical modelling, data visualisation, and reporting.
• Knowledge of data modelling, relational databases, and data governance.
• Proficiency in Databricks, R, SQL, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, collaboration and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate the Authority databases using Databricks and analytic tools.
• Apply appropriate statistical methodologies to provide high-quality insights.
• Support decision-makers and inform regulatory education programmes.
• Mentor colleagues and share best practices across the team.
• Contribute to data governance and data quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical modelling

Data visualization

Reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Tools

Databricks

R

SQL

Power BI

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority and the Aviation Security Service offer distinctively different career opportunities and embrace diverse talent. All jobs at the Authority contribute to ensuring safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly.The Civil Aviation Authority is the regulatory arm of our organisation and the Aviation Security Service is the nationwide provider for aviation security.

Turn complex data into insights that improve aviation safety. Ideal opportunity to mentor and train colleagues. Permanent position based in Wellington

About the role

The Senior Analyst, Research and Data role sits within the Information Research and Analytics team. A team dedicated to collecting and curating safety and security performance information to support decision makers and inform regulatory education programmes and insight/intelligence reports for the aviation sector.

This role involves interrogating the Authority's databases, using Databricks, as well as contemporary analytical tools, such as SQL, R, Power BI; and applying appropriate statistical methodologies to conduct complex data analysis and provide high-quality insights to support decision-making across the Authority.

The salary band for this role is $115,536 to $141,751. Starting salaries are based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

For more information on the role please view the position description.

What You'll Bring

• Experience delivering high-quality data analytics, research, and insights
• Strong skills in statistical modelling, data visualisation, and reporting
• Knowledge of data modelling, relational databases, and data governance
• Proficiency in Databricks, R, SQL, Power BI, or similar tools
• Experience driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, and mentor others

About us

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is New Zealand's aviation safety and security regulator. We play a critical role in protecting the travelling public, supporting the aviation sector, and strengthening New Zealand's international reputation.

Our vision is simple and powerful: A safe and secure aviation system - so people are safe, and feel safe when they fly.

Our values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration guide everything we do. We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute.

Why Join Us?

• 5 weeks annual leave,
• Sick leave entitlements from day 1,
• Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%,
• Vision assistance
• Flu Vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme

We want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you.

If you have any questions about the role or application process, contact the Recruitment team at [e-mail]

Applications close: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Please be aware that we may start shortlisting as applications come in. We encourage early applications, as the advertisement may close sooner than stated.