Analyst

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Analyst / Kaitātari, Delivery & Projects Group

• Join the Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua Delivery & Projects Group.
• Exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate Analyst to join our busy team.
• Salary range: $86,769 up to $102,081,
• 12-month fixed term, through to April/May 2026
• Wellington based role/CBD location

If you're looking for your “why”, then come and join us at TEC. We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training and as a result we invest $3 billion a year in tertiary education and training and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74.

We are looking for an experienced Kaitātari/Analyst reporting to the, Team Manager, Relationship Support - Data, Delivery & Projects, to join us on a fixed term basis from mid-March/early April, through to April/May 2026. This in-demand, fast paced team of analysts, tackle a wide range of reports and excel at getting the job done. Our team analyses, summarises and packages data from a variety of diverse sources to provide our colleagues and stakeholders with the data and analysis they need to succeed.

What will you be doing? / He angitūtanga

• Responding to data queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Drawing on your analytical skills to translate data into accessible Plain English.
• Supporting TEC's funding and investment planning processes.
• Working across the business, building your networks, collaborating, and working as a supportive team member.
• Using your judgment and analytical skills to identify when something does not look quite right and may need more investigation.

What we are looking for /He kōrero mōu

• Minimum two years' experience as a Data Analyst.
• Available to start mid-March /early April essential.
• An Analyst comfortable working with and interpreting data but not necessarily an IT or financial analyst.
• An inquisitive mind set and passion for customer engagement.
• Your advanced excel skills and proficiency in using the Microsoft suite of tools is essential. Experience with SQL and Power BI is highly desirable.
• An ability to work with and combine multiple data sets.
• An ability to form and maintain successful working relationships within and across teams.
• An ability to work in a high pressured, and sometimes ambiguous environment.

What's in it for you? / Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou?

• Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
• A range of benefits including, a wellness programme,
• Recognition of previous service in the public sector,
• A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set,
• A focus on your development.

How to Apply/ Me pēhea te tuku tono

To view the job description and/or apply for the role, please click Apply for This Job or visit the TEC Careers Portal.

The closing date for this role is Sunday 23 February 2025. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact hr@tec.govt.nz.

Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.