Senior Levy Analyst

Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 3.5%

Annual leave

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

Hybrid work

IT home bundle

Job summary

Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake is seeking an experienced Senior Levy Analyst to support the Levy Assurance Programme on a 12-month fixed term in Canterbury, NZ. You will develop levy data and insights, investigate complex issues and provide evidence-based information to strengthen confidence in levy revenue.

You will collaborate with levy collectors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies, monitor patterns, and ensure corrective actions are followed through, strengthening controls

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in data analysis, assurance, audit, finance, accounting, insurance operations, compliance or a related field.
• Experience developing analysis and insights from significant datasets.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with evidence-based conclusions.
• Experience documenting evidence, findings and conclusions clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and auditable records.
• Strong written and verbal communication for concise reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple issues and monitor deadlines with follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing levy analytics, monitoring outputs and other available information to identify anomalies, exceptions and emerging patterns.
• Assessing quantitative results alongside relevant operational and qualitative information to understand what the data indicates.
• Investigating complex levy, data and process issues to establish their cause, impact and required corrective action.
• Managing assigned issues through to resolution, including coordinating evidence, actions and follow-up with levy collectors and internal teams.
• Preparing clear analysis, case summaries, reporting commentary and operational insights.
• Maintaining complete, accurate and auditable records of analysis, correspondence, decisions, remediation and closure.
• Identifying recurring themes and opportunities to improve monitoring, controls, guidance, templates and ways of working.

Skills

Data analysis

Audit

Risk

Compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in data analysis, finance, audit, risk, business or related discipline

Job description

About the role

Mō te mahi

We are looking for an experienced Senior Levy Analyst to support the delivery and ongoing development of our Levy Assurance Programme. This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity.

Reporting to the Manager, Levy, you will develop and analyse levy data and insights, investigate complex issues and provide evidence-based information that strengthens confidence in the integrity of levy revenue.

You will work closely with levy collectors and teams across NHC Toka Tū Ake to understand unusual results, resolve discrepancies and ensure corrective actions are followed through. You will also use operational findings and emerging patterns to strengthen monitoring, controls, guidance and assurance practices.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing levy analytics, monitoring outputs and other available information to identify anomalies, exceptions and emerging patterns.
• Assessing quantitative results alongside relevant operational and qualitative information to understand what the data indicates.
• Investigating complex levy, data and process issues to establish their cause, impact and required corrective action.
• Managing assigned issues through to resolution, including coordinating evidence, actions and follow-up with levy collectors and internal teams.
• Preparing clear analysis, case summaries, reporting commentary and operational insights.
• Maintaining complete, accurate and auditable records of analysis, correspondence, decisions, remediation and closure.
• Identifying recurring themes and opportunities to improve monitoring, controls, guidance, templates and ways of working.

Skills & Experience

• To be successful in this role you will bring: At least five years’ experience in data analysis, assurance, audit, finance, accounting, insurance operations, compliance, risk or a related field.
• Experience developing analysis and insights from significant datasets.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, including the ability to identify anomalies, test explanations and reach evidence-based conclusions.
• Experience investigating complex data or process issues and clearly documenting evidence, findings and conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain complete, consistent and auditable records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise case summaries, reporting commentary and operational advice.
• The ability to manage multiple issues, monitor deadlines and progress corrective actions through to completion.
• Proven ability to build constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to obtain information and resolve issues.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in data analysis, finance, audit, risk, business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary (including 3.5% superannuation)
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Commitment to your professional development
• Wellbeing fund | Access to inhouse Wellness Coach
• Hybrid working environment
• IT home bundle

Why NHC Toka Tū Ake is a great place to work

Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake is an Aotearoa (NZ) Crown entity that invests in natural hazard research and education as well as providing natural hazard insurance to residential property owners.

NHC Toka Tū Ake mission is to reduce the impact on people and property when a natural hazard occurs while administering the natural hazard fund.

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