Senior Advisor Data and Insights

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | about the role

The Electoral Commission is looking for an experienced candidate to join our Strategy, Governance and Development group as a Senior Advisor Data and Insights.

This role will report directly to the Manager Data and Insights with the primary responsibility being to provide high-quality data advice, analysis, and information to support decision-making. This role involves data analysis, insights development and advice preparation for business units; supporting the conversion of data into insights by means of business intelligence and analytics tools; and championing best practice data stewardship throughout the Commission.

This is an 18-month fixed term role; this is a band 18 role and the salary band is $124,061 - $137,845. The preferred base for the position is the Electoral Commission's main office in Wellington, though working from other Commission offices or remotely in New Zealand will be considered.

He aha tāu e mahi ana | What you'll be doing

• Querying and analysing data and creating meaningful insights to assist the Commission in making sound evidence-based decisions
• Developing dashboards and other business intelligence solutions to help the Commission demonstrate its performance
• Developing and maintaining analytical solutions
• Supporting analysis, simulations, and tests of proposed solutions to ensure optimal implementation
• Responding to public and media enquiries that require customised or specialised data or reports

Mōhou ake | About you

You enjoy working with data to uncover insights, solving problems through structured analysis, and collaborating with others to drive business decisions. You are someone who thrives in a team environment, has a methodical approach to work, and enjoys developing analytical models, dashboards, and insights to tell a story with data.

Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū | What you'll need to succeed

Essential

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or at least 3-5 years' experience in analytics and insights
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with experience conveying complex, technical information to non-technical persons
• Well-developed analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and the desire to probe deeper into data with the ability to formulate well-reasoned solutions
• Strong understanding of statistical techniques and concepts
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple deliverables, and deliver to deadlines
• Experience developing, testing and maintaining dashboards and data visualisations in a business intelligence tool (Tableau preferable)
• Proficient in querying data with SQL and working with relational databases
• Experience implementing best practices of data governance to maintain high data quality and integrity

Desirable

• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure and Snowflake preferable)
• Capability in developing predictive models and using machine learning
• Experience with ETL tools (such as DBT) and developing data pipelines
• Experience in managing projects and gathering requirements from business users

Mā te tūhono mai ki Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri ka aha? | Why join the Electoral Commission?

At the Electoral Commission, we are committed to ensuring trust and participation in Aotearoa's democratic processes. As part of our team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality electoral events, contributing to our continuous improvement efforts, and ensuring electoral integrity. We offer a supportive, inclusive work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and cultural competency.

Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri | About the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission is an independent Crown entity dedicated to promoting democratic participation and delivering parliamentary elections and referenda. Our mission is to ensure that every eligible New Zealander can easily enrol and vote in elections, safeguarding the future of democracy in Aotearoa.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

For a position description or to apply for this role, please click "Apply now!" or contact recruitment@elections.govt.nz for further information.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 21 April 2025.

You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.