Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Ko wai mātou | About us
Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a Crown entity governed by a Minister-appointed Board and advised on Māori interests and knowledge by Te Puna, a statutory Māori Advisory Group. Our responsibilities are to protect and promote drinking water safety and related public health outcomes - we regulate drinking water suppliers on behalf of the public. We also have an oversight role in relation to the environmental performance of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks.
If you're a passionate and driven individual who shares our vision for making water safe every day for everyone, then join us and be part of making a difference.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
You will be part of our Data Analytics team, analysing data and presenting findings, informing operational decisions that support continuous improvement of the water services sector, and our role as a regulator.
As a Senior Data and Insights Analyst you will:
- apply analytical techniques with varied data sets, where appropriate and with sensitivity to limitations, to discover meaningful patterns and insights
- design products to clearly and creatively present data and insights e.g., interactive dashboards, to facilitate the understanding of data across a range of technical and non-technical audiences
- manage the investigation of internal and external data requirements, and co-ordinate the application of data analysis, design and modelling techniques, in order to establish, modify or maintain data structures
- identify and apply appropriate project management principles, methodologies and tools within a data and insights context, e.g. Agile Scrum
- support the use of data and insights, and guide stakeholders on this journey
- Mentor data analysts to develop their understanding and skills.
Innovation and creativity are key drivers in the way we work – our size requires us to be smart and agile.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
We are looking for someone who
- has a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. in data analytics)
- has demonstrated experience identifying and managing data sets
- understands the importance of following robust processes in the development of data and insights solutions
- can provide technical leadership and coaching to our Data and Insights Analysts through knowledge sharing
- can communicate with credibility and convey complex information to a variety of audiences
- understands operational processes of government and an understanding of wider political dimensions
To learn more about working at Taumata Arowai, please visit our Ngā Mahi | Careers Page
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply through our Talent Portal. Applications submitted through Gov Jobs will not be received.
Rā Katinga | Applications close 5:00pm Monday 4 August 2025.
You must have a legal right to work in New Zealand.