Senior Analyst - System Transformation (Data) at The Treasury, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand's tomorrow?

This is an exceptional opportunity to bring your analytics skills to transform Treasury's data capabilities. Joining our team will see you working in a caring and collaborative team environment, advancing your skills and career, while shaping a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders.

Mō mātou | About Us

At The Treasury Te Tai Ōhanga we're creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. We're the Government's economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.

Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealand's biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country's collective tomorrow.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

The System Transformation Team works to improve the tools, capabilities, systems and processes the Treasury uses for running the public finance system. Our interdisciplinary projects bring together data, IT, performance, policy and capability building. We work closely with others across the organisation, in particular our Vote, Budget, Fiscal Reporting and IT teams.

In this role you will lead and contribute to projects that transform Treasury's data management and reporting capabilities to deliver improvements for the public finance system. The type of work you will typically do includes:

• design and development of data visualisation tools and analytics
• contributing to improvements in Treasury's broader data infrastructure
• supporting other teams to use data to deliver advice to Ministers and Senior Officials
• undertaking data analysis and modelling to support advice
• lifting organisational data capability through contributing to the development and delivery of training, guidance and tools.

Ō pūmanawa | About You

This important work takes a special kind of person with a passion for making a difference and getting things done. We are committed to employing people with a wide range of academic, cultural and social backgrounds and experiences, who represent the New Zealand community we serve.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to work effectively within a team and contribute to a positive workplace culture. You will also have previous data and reporting experience, preferably in the New Zealand public sector context, and be able to improve how people can use and access data to provide evidence-based advice. An understanding of finance and/or New Zealand's public finance system is also desirable.

Specific technical expertise you will bring includes:

• data manipulation, analysis and visualisation
• well-developed numerical literacy, critical thinking, logic, and analytical skills
• high level of proficiency with data visualisation software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, Tableau), familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake) and common programming languages for data (e.g. DAX, M, Python, R, SQL)
• strong written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate issues and concepts clearly, succinctly and with influence.

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

This is an important job and that's why we'll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements and five weeks annual leave, along with a range of other health and wellbeing initiatives, will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.

The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.

We'll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now to shape your, and New Zealand's, tomorrow.

Apply online. Applications close 11.55pm on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

For more information and a kōrero please contact us at talent@treasury.govt.nz.

Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)