Data & Insight Specialist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Transform information to relevant and valuable insight
• Influence thinking and decision-making through meaningful evidence
• Enable our culture of performance with care
• Permanent position - based in Wellington or Auckland

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity''

As Data and Insight Specialist you will champion a new way of thinking to our team, where our performance data becomes meaningful and guides the development of our business improvement efforts. You will also play a critical part in driving the business group's performance culture by providing illuminating reporting and analysis. You will help our leaders make more effective decisions by enabling well-informed discussions based on evidence.

Your work will support performance reporting and management, business planning, business improvement and on-going efforts to ensure we operate efficiently and effectively as we work to achieve our strategic objectives and positive transport outcomes for New Zealand.

Ko koe tēnei | About you''

To be successful in this role, you will bring:'

• Experience implementing data best practices including data visualisation, maintenance, accuracy, consistency and reliability
• Ability to translate data into business insight and management choices for decision-making
• Expertise in using Microsoft Power BI or similar toolset to develop compelling data visualisation
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking and attention to detail, but with the ability to stand back and support strategic objectives
• Ability to deliver reporting and analysis that brings the data to life - telling the story that will surface priority issues that impact performance
• Effective stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Relevant experience in complex organisations in planning, work scheduling and workflow management

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Ko wai mātou | About us

Te Toki | Transport Services is the business group that focuses on our transport system - from planning, design through to maintenance and operations.

Enabling the Te Toki | Transport Services business group is Te Toki Atamai | Business Alignment. Te Toki Atamai function is accountable for driving group performance and efficiency and takes a strategic view to grow business operational maturity and organisational capability to meet current and future demands on the transport system.

Join us in shaping the future of New Zealand's transport infrastructure. Together, let's drive our nation forward.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

22 October 2024

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.