Student - Data Support Analyst

Talent Propeller Limited; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Selwyn District Council in Rolleston offers a part-time Student Data Support Analyst role within the Asset Management Team. This six-month placement runs 15 hours per week and focuses on hands-on experience with infrastructure data, business systems, reporting tools, and asset management practices.

You'll work with experienced professionals to develop practical data skills, gain exposure to local government, and contribute to community assets while studying in a related field.

Qualifications

• Studying toward a qualification in Data Science, IT, Engineering, GIS, Asset Management, Analytics, or related discipline
• Completed at least the first year of tertiary study
• Enjoy solving data problems and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and improving asset data quality across multiple systems
• Assisting with data collection, validation, and analysis
• Supporting asset management software and data tools
• Creating reports, dashboards, and data visualisations
• Helping identify opportunities to improve processes and systems
• Working with teams across Council to ensure reliable information for decision-making

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

First year of tertiary study completed

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

(Looking for part time - short term employment in asset management, and technology while studying. Join a supportive team and build skills that will set you up for future career success)

About the Role:

At Selwyn District Council, we're offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated student to join our Asset Management Team as a Student Data Support Analyst. This role is designed to provide valuable hands‑on experience working with infrastructure data, business systems, reporting tools, and asset management practices.

This is more than just a student job. It's an opportunity to build practical experience, develop your technical skills, and gain exposure to local government and infrastructure asset management while working alongside experienced professionals. This role is 15 hours per week for six months

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining and improving asset data quality across multiple systems
• Assisting with data collection, validation, and analysis
• Supporting asset management software and data tools
• Creating reports, dashboards, and data visualisations
• Helping identify opportunities to improve processes and systems
• Working with teams across Council to ensure accurate, reliable information is available for decision-making

About You:

We're keen to hear from students who:

• Are currently studying towards a qualification in Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, GIS, Asset Management, Analytics, or a related discipline
• Have completed at least their first year of tertiary study
• Enjoy working with data and solving problems
• Have strong attention to detail and a passion for accuracy
• Are confident using technology and Microsoft Excel
• Communicate well with both technical and non‑technical people
• Are curious, eager to learn, and enjoy working collaboratively
• Real‑world experience supporting critical infrastructure and community assets
• Mentoring and support from experienced professionals
• Exposure to asset management, data governance, analytics, and local government operations
• Opportunities to apply your academic learning in a practical setting
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Valuable experience that will help build your future career

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, gain meaningful industry experience, and make a real contribution to your community, we'd love to hear from you.

About us:

Selwyn is one of the fastest‑growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: Be a good human Be brave - Think differently Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!

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