Senior HR Reporting & Insights Analyst at Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful workforce insights?
• Do you have a background in HR, business, workforce analytics, or a related discipline?
• Have you got experience working with HRMS, payroll and/or finance systems, and reporting environments?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a highly capable Senior HR Reporting & Insights Analyst to join our HR Applications, Reporting & Insights team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced analyst who enjoys working with complex data, influencing decision-making, and helping shape the future of workforce planning and people analytics across the University.

In this senior specialist role, you will lead the development and delivery of strategic HR reporting, workforce analytics, forecasting, and insights that support decision-making at all levels of the University. Working closely with Te Pūmanawa Tāngata - Human Resources, Finance, Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions, and senior leaders, you will provide expert advice on data integrity, reporting frameworks, workforce trends, and remuneration analysis.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain HR reporting and analytics frameworks that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Deliver workforce analytics, forecasting, benchmarking, and modelling across areas such as remuneration, turnover, leave, absenteeism, staffing costs, and workforce planning.
• Produce high-quality reporting and insights for University leadership, Human Resources, Finance, external agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting processes, data quality, automation, and information sharing.
• Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives by providing workforce data, analytics, and expert advice.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be an experienced analyst with a strong background in HR, payroll, workforce reporting, business intelligence, or a related field. You will combine technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to translate data into practical insights.

Key requirements:

• Significant experience in HR, business, workforce analytics, or a related discipline, including experience in a senior analytical role.
• Experience working with HRMS, payroll and/or finance systems, and reporting environments.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills, including workforce forecasting and quantitative analysis.
  'Advanced reporting and data analysis skills, including SQL.
• Advanced capability with Microsoft technologies, including Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, and the wider Microsoft 365 suite.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering high-quality outcomes.

If you are passionate about workforce analytics, reporting, and using data to drive meaningful organisational outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

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Close date for vacancy: 23 July 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Yvonne Wu (yvonne.wu@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.