Northland Regional Council’s role is to care for and protect Te Taitokerau Northland's environment and communities. Does that resonate with you?  

Ko te aha ā mātou mahi?  / What work do we do? 

We work together with tangata whenua and communities to care for the incredible environment and many communities in our rohe, matching our skills and resources with the visions and aspirations of our people. We work to protect and restore healthy waters and our native taonga, through meaningful partnerships with tangata whenua and communities, and to build more resilient and adaptable communities in a changing climate. Here at Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Te Taitokerau | NRC, your mahi makes a real difference to our communities. 

Toitū te whenua, toitū te moana, toitū te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.     

Te āheinga / The opportunity 

Join our team as a Data Analyst for a fixed term period of likely 8 months and develop data management tools to assist with our delivery refresh transformation. This position has the flexibility to be either full-time or part-time hours, so let us know what works for you!  

In this role you will enhance our business intelligence reporting by implementing best practice data management processes, covering everything from extraction and storage to cleansing, access, and analysis. You will drive data automation to refine processes across the organisation and provide crucial support during the selection, testing, and implementation of new software. 

You will collaborate with teams across the organisation to design and build Power BI reports, dashboards, metrics, and visualisations tailored to business needs. Working closely with Managers, you’ll deliver training, build user capability, and serve as a key point of contact for data, analytics, and reporting support.  

He kōrero mōu / About you 

We are looking for someone who can bring the following skills, knowledge, personal qualities and experience to our diverse team:  

• A degree qualification in relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience. 
• A minimum of two years in a similar role. 
• Proven experience in developing ETL processes and working with data warehouses such as Azure Data Lake. 
• Strong proven experience in designing and developing reports, dashboards and visualisations using Power BI (or comparable tool). 
• Proficiency in a programming/scripting language such as Python, and a querying language such as SQL, Dax, or M query. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong communicator capable of discussing complex data concepts with both technical and non-technical audiences 
• A proven track record of working with stakeholders to understand data needs and provide insights. 
• Demonstrated experience in data integrity, ensuring completeness, accuracy and security of data. 
• Experience in use of Microsoft applications especially Word, Excel and Outlook. 

Ko te aha ngā painga o te mahi kei konei? / What are the benefits of working here? 

Just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and your wellbeing. Our organisation celebrates collective efforts and achievements and recognises every individual for their contributions and dedication to their mahi.     

 We understand the importance of flexibility, so we’re committed to alternative working arrangements for our staff. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements to suit our people’s varied lifestyles, commitments and cultural needs. 

Tono mai / Apply 

The mahi we do really makes a difference, so if you are motivated to help nurture our region’s taiao, we are keen to learn more about you. Want to have a kōrero with us first, or just need more information? If so, contact our Strategic Projects Advisor, Anna Pellett (annap@nrc.govt.nz). When you hit “Apply”, you will be taken through to our external careers site, where you will be able to view the job description: JD: Data Analyst

Please include a cover letter with your application that details whether you are looking for part-time or full-time hours. Please be aware that this role is based in our Whangārei Office and fully remote working arrangements cannot be considered.  

Applications close on 21 May 2025 

We review applications as they are received. Apply online now, as the close date may change. Please note that we do not accept email applications. 

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship, or a valid NZ work visa.