Senior Insights Analyst

Tiaki Wai; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 112,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH up to 2 days

Wellbeing programme including one paid

Formal/professional development

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Job summary

Tiaki Wai is seeking a Senior Insights Analyst to join the newly created Enterprise Performance Office (EPO). You will ensure leaders are equipped with actionable insights to support prioritisation, investment focus and organisation‑wide decisions.

You will work with the Head of EPO and senior leaders to consolidate performance data, delivery confidence, risks, dependencies and benefits realisation, building a clear view of organisational performance for scenario testing and progress tracking.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data analysis and performance insight for executive decision‑making.
• Ability to create reporting and data collection mechanisms using Power BI, Excel and SQL.
• Ability to identify trends, risks and interdependencies across financial, operational and service areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide actionable insights to support prioritisation and investment decisions.
• Translate analysis into clear narratives for executive decision making.
• Combine performance data, risks and benefits to show progress against priorities.
• Challenge assumptions and highlight implications of key decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

This is a full-time position with a remuneration range between $112,118 to $158,284 (inclusive of KiwiSaver), starting remuneration will be dependent on individual capabilities and experience.

The opportunity

As the Senior Insights Analyst the newly created Enterprise Performance Office (EPO), you will play a key role to ensure Tiaki Wai and it’s senior leaders are equipped with actionable insights to support prioritisation, key areas of investment focus and enable informed organisation-wide decision making.

Working closely with the Head of the EPO, the Chief Executive and senior leaders, you will bring together performance information, delivery confidence, risks, dependencies and benefits realisation to build a clear picture of organisational performance. Your analysis will help identify emerging issues, test different scenarios and highlight the implications of key decisions.

This is more than a reporting role, you'll challenge assumptions, uncover underlying trends and translate analysis into compelling narratives that inform executive decision-making and provide visibility of progress against organisational priorities.

About You

• Significant experience in data analysis, performance insight or analytics within complex organisations, supporting executive-level decision-making.
• Ability to create reporting and data collection mechanisms with experience working with, complex datasets and tools such as Power BI, Excel and SQL.
• The ability to identify trends, risks and interdependencies across a range of organisational functions such as; financial, operational, customer, and service.
• Confidence to challenge assumptions and uncover underlying issues.
• Excellent communication skills, translating complex analysis into clear, objective insights.
• An understanding of portfolio, programme or enterprise performance and the ability to align with strategic organisational priorities.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is required.
• Experience in infrastructure, utilities or the public sector, and knowledge of New Zealand's regulatory environment, would be advantageous.

Benefits

At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our Benefits Include

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

About Us

Tiaki Wai

is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.

Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.

Applications close: 8th November 2026

You be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand to be considered for this position.