Hamilton City Council Looking for Junior Data Analyst at Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

This position sits within our Strategy, Growth & Planning Group. The Group is responsible for guiding the sustainable development and growth of Hamilton to meet both current and future needs. This group focuses on strategic land-use planning, boundary alignment, and exploring various planning, funding, and financing models for growth-related projects. Their efforts ensure that Hamilton’s physical development aligns with the city’s long-term vision and objectives.

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity

Reporting to the Analytics Programme Manager, as the Junior Data Analyst in the Commercial & Analytics Unit you will be responsible for supporting the execution and delivery of the analytics and modelling programme of work for the Strategy, Growth & Planning Group.

Your primary focus will be gathering analytics requirements, delivering on the group’s business intelligence requirements and assisting with infrastructure funding modelling.

• Support the delivery of the organisation’s Analytics Strategy to achieve effective data analysis, insights, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain data models, data cubes, reporting systems, automation systems, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Adhere to technical and QA processes to address business issues.
• Document any technical requirement, solution manual and process.
• Assist the development and maintenance of the Councils infrastructure funding models and associated policy development.
• Design and delivery of reports and insights that analyse key regulatory, econometric, and planning functions. This includes developing written reports, interactive dashboards, and oral presentations.
• Support economic research and analysis for modelling purpose.
• Examine, interpret, and communicate results of analytical initiatives to stakeholders in operational, leadership and elected areas of the organization.
• Support the research, analysis, and preparation of reports of economic trends and insights that can assist in driving economic growth in Hamilton City.
• Steward and improve key council datasets with a goal of becoming a subject matter expert.

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Relevant tertiary-level qualification (Statistics, Data Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, or Information Systems qualifications preferred).
• A proven track record of thinking differently, acting with integrity, working together, and making it happen.
• Professional, hardworking, willing to learn, innovative and motivated.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Relevant project experience (preferred).
• Strong communication and data storytelling capabilities, both in verbal and writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: communication, team effectiveness, conflict resolution and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships, and comfortable working in a diverse and multidisciplinary technical team.
• A high level of initiative, inquisitiveness, and creativity that can be applied to the work programme.
• Confident presenting and explaining technical concepts to a range of audiences, including subject matter experts and non-technical stakeholders
• Articulate – speaks and writes clearly and confidently.
• Trustworthy with confidential information and can exercise appropriate discretion.

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

Circafrom $72k to $90k dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!

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Applications close on the:25/03/2025

Note: We will be shortlistingas we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants byclicking here

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As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.