Senior Levy Analyst

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Competitive salary

3.5% superannuation

Wellbeing fund

Hybrid working environment

IT home bundle

Professional development

Job summary

Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake seeks a Senior Levy Analyst to support the Levy Assurance Programme on a 12-month fixed-term basis. You will develop levy data analyses, investigate anomalies and provide evidence-based insights to strengthen revenue integrity.

You will collaborate with levy collectors and cross‑agency teams, maintain auditable records and identify opportunities to improve monitoring, controls and guidance within a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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

Auditing

Finance

Compliance

Risk management

Investigative skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

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

Job description

About the role | Mō te mahiWe 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 include: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| Ngā pukenga me ngā wheakoTo 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? | Nōu te rourouCompetitive salary (including 3.5% superannuation)4 weeks annual leaveCommitment to your professional developmentWellbeing fund | Access to inhouse Wellness CoachHybrid working environmentIT home bundleWhy NHC Toka Tū Ake is a great place to workNatural 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.Our values define who we are; they influence the way we work with each other and the way we engage with homeowners, stakeholders and with communities, every day.Connection – honongaCuriosity – māhirahiraConfidence – māiaHe aha te mea nui o te au – he tāngata he tāngata he tāngataWhat is the most important thing in the world; it is people, it is people, it is people.Our commitment is a diverse and inclusive workforce because we know our culture thrives when we get this right.We make a difference for all New Zealanders and strive to increasingly reflect the diversity of communities we serve by including and valuing perspectives from all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, gender, age, accessibility needs, sexual orientation, and national origin.How to apply | Me pēhea te whakauruFor a more detailed understanding of the position or if you're ready to apply, please visit our Careers website by clicking Apply. If you have any questions about the role or require further information or assistance, please contact us at [e-mail] close Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 5:00pm.Note: While we acknowledge that AI can be helpful, we want your application to represent you. Please ensure your CV and cover letter reflect your own voice and experiences.Applications sent via email will not be accepted. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this advertisement early.