Data Analyst - 9 Month Fixed-Term / Secondment (Parental Leave Cover)

New Zealand Government

Transpower, the company that owns and manages New Zealand's National Grid, is seeking a Data Analyst for a 9-month fixed-term role covering parental leave. This position plays a crucial part in supporting New Zealand's transition to a net-zero carbon future through effective data analysis that aids the grid capital projects and maintenance. The successful candidate will join the Cost Estimation Team within Grid Development, collaborating with over 50 project managers and engineers.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Investigate, review, and record project costs.
• Support the development and delivery of reporting, scorecards, and dashboards.
• Provide data analysis support to optimise cost estimation systems.
• Enable quality data and analytic solutions for better decision-making.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Range of health and wellness benefits available.
• Flexible work arrangements with adaptable start and finish times.

This role requires you to have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with analytical tools like Power BI and Python.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to produce insights from in-depth investigations.
• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience in business analysis.

Employees at Transpower have flexible work arrangements, spending at least three days a week in the office or on-site, which supports learning, outcomes, and culture. The company values diversity with over 28 nationalities contributing varied perspectives and experiences.