Senior Data & Insights Analyst for Regulatory Performance

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements (role‑de

Career development and learning

Collaborative work environment

5 weeks annual leave

Income Protection

Critical Illness Insurance

Benefits and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency, trading as Waka Kotahi, seeks a Senior Data and Insights Analyst to join Regulatory Planning, Performance & Improvement. You will consolidate operational and regulatory data to build a clear view of performance, identify risks and deliver insights to leaders and frontline teams.

The role emphasizes evidence-based reporting, dashboards and data quality, supporting governance and decision-making across a national transport regulatory system.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting planning, prioritisation or coordination across multiple teams.
• Expertise in data management and quality assurance for operational data.
• Strong performance reporting and dashboard design for senior audiences.
• High technical proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Ability to translate data into strategic insight and actionable options.
• Understanding of performance frameworks, assurance processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strategic forward-looking view of regulatory sub-system performance.
• Lead the development of insight-led reporting explaining what is happening and why it matters.
• Provide timely, decision-ready advice on risks, trends and performance information for decisions.
• Lead regular performance monitoring, analysis and reporting.
• Lead complex analysis to inform regulatory responses and compliance activity.
• Design and improve dashboards and data products.
• Strengthen data collection, validation and management practices for quality.
• Identify systemic risks and response actions, and support appropriate actions.
• Oversee high-impact information requests with robust evidence.
• Build relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Planning coordination

Data management

Performance reporting

Dashboard design

Data analysis tools

Analytical skills

Strategic insight

Regulatory/government context

Communication

Te Ao Māori awareness

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

NZ Transport Agency, trading as Waka Kotahi, seeks a Senior Data and Insights Analyst to join Regulatory Planning, Performance & Improvement. You will consolidate operational and regulatory data to build a clear view of performance, identify risks and deliver insights to leaders and frontline teams.

The role emphasizes evidence-based reporting, dashboards and data quality, supporting governance and decision-making across a national transport regulatory system.