- Play a pivotal role in driving data-informed decision-making across the organisation
- Collaborate with stakeholders and data experts to shape data strategy and solutions
- Contribute to a sustainable, resilient future for Canterbury
Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury
Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We have the privilege of working with Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.
Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te tangata | if the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.
Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role
As a Senior BI Analyst, you’ll transform data into actionable insights that informdecisions and support business processes. You’ll lead the design and delivery of robust analytics and technology solutions, ensuring alignment with our Data Strategy and enterprise architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with stakeholders to understand data needs and recommend solutions
- Design and deliver BI dashboards, reports, and data models
- Drive data literacy and provide training across the organisation
- Collaborate with data architects and engineers to implement solutions
- Contribute to data governance and best practice standards
For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.
About You
You’re an experienced data professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You can translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience
You’ll be tertiary qualified in data analytics, information systems or similar along with:
- 7+ years’ experience in data analysis and BI, including 3+ years in senior roles
- Proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Python/R, and data modelling
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to lead, mentor and influence best practice
Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury
Our mahi is underpinned by our values:
- Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
- Manaakitanga (people first)
- Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.
Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information
Applications close on Sunday 16 November. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.
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.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
