Senior Analyst – Performance, Reporting and Insights

• Turn complex portfolio data into insights that shape enterprise decisions
• Develop executive-level dashboards and performance narratives for senior leaders
• Bring an enterprise lens to performance, risk, benefits and strategic priorities
• Permanent opportunity based in Wellington

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As Senior Analyst - Performance, Reporting and Insights, you’ll play a key role within our Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO), providing enterprise-level reporting, analysis and insights that help senior leaders understand performance and make informed strategic decisions.

You’ll look across portfolios to identify trends, emerging pressures, risks and opportunities, translating complex information into clear, decision-ready insights. You’ll develop executive-level dashboards and performance narratives, support scenario analysis and planning, and help leaders make informed decisions around prioritisation, investment and trade-offs.

You’ll also help strengthen the consistency and quality of performance reporting across the organisation, contributing insights into enterprise governance and assurance forums and supporting a more mature, evidence-led approach to portfolio performance.

You will find out more about the role here: Position Description.

Ō Pūmanawa | What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following (but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box):

• Demonstrated experience delivering senior-level performance reporting and analytical insights within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong experience analysing portfolio, programme or enterprise performance data and turning it into clear, actionable insights.
• Experience developing executive-level dashboards and performance narratives that support prioritisation and strategic trade-offs.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify systemic trends and see the bigger enterprise picture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence presenting complex information clearly to senior audiences.
• The ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across teams while maintaining an enterprise-wide perspective.
• Professional certification such as MoP®, MSP®, PRINCE2®, PMP®, or an equivalent portfolio, performance or analytics-focused certification.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business, economics, analytics, information management or a related discipline is preferred, or equivalent experience.

He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou? | So, why join us?

At NZTA, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We want you to feel like you belong here - valued, respected, and empowered to bring your whole self to work.

From five weeks annual leave through to Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for our permanent employees – you will be well looked after here. Our benefits are designed to support our people and provide a happy, healthy and high-performing environment.

 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

27 November 2026

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.