Senior Analyst, Research and Data

Aviation; Wellington; On-site; NZD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Sick leave entitlements from day 1

KiwiSaver matching up to 4%

Vision assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Analyst, Research and Data in Wellington to turn complex aviation data into insights that support safety and regulatory decisions.

You will interrogate databases with Databricks, SQL, R, and Power BI, apply advanced statistics, and mentor colleagues while driving improvements.

We offer a permanent, on-site role with a salary band of $115,536 to $141,751 and benefits including five weeks leave and KiwiSaver matching.

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 skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality data analytics, research, and insights to support decision making.
• Utilise statistical modelling, data visualisation, and reporting techniques.
• Apply data modelling, relational databases, and governance to projects.
• Leverage Databricks, R, SQL, Power BI for analysis and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives; mentor colleagues.

Skills

Data analytics

Research

Insights

Statistical modelling

Data visualisation

Reporting

Data modelling

Relational databases

Data governance

Automation

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Databricks

R

SQL

Power BI

Job description

• 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.

We’re looking for someone who can take their technical experience and build fresh practices and perspectives with their colleagues, driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

To succeed in this role you’ll demonstrate:

• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme