Senior Data Insights Analyst — Elevate Learner Outcomes

University of Otago; Dunedin; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Superannuation 6.75%

Flexible/remote working

Job summary

The University of Otago is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join the IT Information Systems team in the Digital Division. You will lead business analysis across data platform and learner insights initiatives, translating needs into clear requirements and priorities to support delivery.

Working with stakeholders, data specialists, architects, and engineers, you will shape data products that improve learner outcomes and decision-making. Flexible and remote arrangements will be considered.

Qualifications

• Senior-level business analysis experience delivering complex digital, data, or technology initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Experience defining business requirements, processes, and outcomes that support successful delivery.
• Strong understanding of data and analytics, translating business needs into meaningful insights.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis activities across data platform and learner insights initiatives.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements and priorities that support delivery.
• Work with stakeholders and technical teams to define data requirements, metrics, and outcomes.
• Help shape data products that improve decision-making and learner outcomes.

Skills

Senior business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Requirements definition

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Tools

Data platforms

BI tools

Job description

The University of Otago is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join the IT Information Systems team in the Digital Division. You will lead business analysis across data platform and learner insights initiatives, translating needs into clear requirements and priorities to support delivery.

Working with stakeholders, data specialists, architects, and engineers, you will shape data products that improve learner outcomes and decision-making. Flexible and remote arrangements will be considered.