Senior Insights Analyst
Partner, collaborate and take a strategic lense to turn data into decisions! Join Tiaki Wai and help shape better water outcomes for our communities and help put care into every drop.
This is a full-time position with a remuneration range between $112,118 to $158,284 (inclusive of KiwiSaver), starting remuneration will be dependent on individual capabilities and experience.
The opportunity
As the Senior Insights Analyst the newly created Enterprise Performance Office (EPO), you will play a key role to ensure Tiaki Wai and it’s senior leaders are equipped with actionable insights to support prioritisation, key areas of investment focus and enable informed organisation-wide decision making.
Working closely with the Head of the EPO, the Chief Executive and senior leaders, you will bring together performance information, delivery confidence, risks, dependencies and benefits realisation to build a clear picture of organisational performance. Your analysis will help identify emerging issues, test different scenarios and highlight the implications of key decisions.
This is more than a reporting role, you'll challenge assumptions, uncover underlying trends and translate analysis into compelling narratives that inform executive decision-making and provide visibility of progress against organisational priorities.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Significant experience in data analysis, performance insight or analytics within complex organisations, supporting executive-level decision-making.
Ability to create reporting and data collection mechanisms with experience working with, complex datasets and tools such as Power BI, Excel and SQL.
The ability to identify trends, risks and interdependencies across a range of organisational functions such as; financial, operational, customer, and service.
Confidence to challenge assumptions and uncover underlying issues.
Excellent communication skills, translating complex analysis into clear, objective insights.
An understanding of portfolio, programme or enterprise performance and the ability to align with strategic organisational priorities.
A relevant tertiary qualification is required.
Experience in infrastructure, utilities or the public sector, and knowledge of New Zealand's regulatory environment, would be advantageous.
Benefits
At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
Formal and informal professional development opportunities
5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service
For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
About us
Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.
We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.
Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.
Applications close: 8th November 2026
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here.
To apply for the role, click on the ‘apply’ button or visit the Tiaki Wai Careers site, if you are a Tiaki Wai employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@tiakiwai.co.nz
You be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand to be considered for this position.
- Department
- Chief Executive's Office
- Location
- Petone Office
Petone Office
Staff benefits
1. Inclusive Culture: It is important to us that people love our culture. We embrace a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is at our core. Our team is united by passion, dedication, and a shared care for water and our community.
2. Safety and Support: We provide an Employee Assistance Scheme for crucial personal support, along with wellbeing and lifestyle education delivered through our Wellbe Team, ensuring you feel supported in and out of the workplace.
3. Health is Wealth: We prioritise your health with an annual voluntary health "warrant of fitness," immunisations, and flu vaccinations. Moreover, enjoy annual subsidised vision testing and contributions toward glasses to ensure clear vision.
4. Work-Life Balance: Where possible there is access to flexible work practices. And take advantage of our annual leave, reaching five weeks after three years of service, and 10 days sick leave from starting with us. In addition, take one paid day a year for your personal Wellbeing. We also offer parental leave and partner entitlements to support you during significant life moments.
5. Comprehensive Benefits: We have partnered with providers for discounted Southern Cross medical insurance, periodic vision and hearing tests, and eyewear subsidies. You can also access discounts at a range of retailers via Boost. Gain access to top-notch gear, machinery, PPE, and tools, fostering a safe work environment if you are “on the tools”. We also offer a staff referral bonus paid when a person is recruited for a senior front line position, and we may offer relocation support if you need to move into the district to work here.
6. Professional Growth: Grow your skills with a range of development opportunities. Boosting your personal and work career.
7. Community Connection: You can take one paid day a year to participate in voluntary work on a water-related activity. And maybe join our active Waiata group and be part of a community that works together, sings, and thrives together.
