Cost Estimating Data Analyst

3 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Ensure data validity to support accuracy of cost estimates for critical infrastructure
- Support the development and delivery of reporting, scorecards, and dashboards
- Enable quality data and analytic solutions for faster and better decision making

Provide data analysis support to optimise cost estimation systems and processes supporting the investigation and delivery of grid capital projects and maintenance works.
Transpower owns and operates New Zealand's National Grid - the high voltage transmission network connecting areas of generation with towns and cities across New Zealand.
Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.
About the team
Our Cost Estimation Team in Grid Development delivers an estimation service to support the investigation and delivery of our grid capital projects and volumetric maintenance works. This includes maintenance of the cost estimation database and estimation processes ensuring project estimation accuracy.
The team supports over 50 project managers and engineers nationally through the preparation, development, and review of estimates and analysis of tenders and project outturn costs. The team provides historic estimation accuracy information to support reporting requirements to the Commerce Commission.
The Opportunity
**As a cost engineer you will play a key part in**:

- Coordinating the development and delivery of various data and analytics solutions (including reporting, dashboards, and scorecards) to the estimation team and internal customers.
- Supporting the continuous improvement of data and analytics products, practices, processes, and capabilities.
- Improving the accuracy of estimates and supporting optioneering that ultimately enables faster and better data drive decisions and estimation.

Cost analytical skills and experience, systems thinking, and exceptional attention to detail, as the data you will be working with can make millions of dollars of difference to the cost of critical infrastructure projects which impact the lives of everyday New Zealanders.
Working with our highly motivated team at pace, you'll establish a range of collaborative networks across the business to ensure that estimation successfully meets customer and stakeholder expectations. You'll be comfortable engaging at a technical level with SME's (engineers, project managers) and able to analyse large data sets.
**Your career to date, CV, and cover letter will demonstrate**:

- Experience in other analytical tools e.g., Python, R, SQL, Snowflake, Power BI, Data Warehousing, etc.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to question astutely and investigate below the surface to produce insights.

Experience in business analysis or a degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or an equivalent tertiary qualification, while not essential would be an advantage.
Why you should join us
Exciting challenges and opportunities lie ahead as we work to enable Aotearoa's sustainable energy future. Our diverse workforce includes over twenty-eight nationalities, and our people share their expertise and experience freely. This means we can learn at pace, question, and test to come up with innovative solutions to meet the demands of our evolving environment and sector.
Next Steps
NB: Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is a requirement.
Working at Transpower
When Transpower is your mahi, Aotearoa is powered by you.
What we do | Transpower


  • Data Analyst

    3 months ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand Transpower Full time

    Ensure data validity to support accuracy of cost estimates for critical infrastructure - Support the development and delivery of reporting, scorecards, and dashboards - Enable quality data and analytic solutions for faster and better decision making - Provide data analysis support to optimise cost estimation systems and processes supporting the investigation...

  • Cost Engineer

    3 months ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand Transpower Full time

    Use your estimation expertise at the heart of the electricity sector - Ensure system and processes support accurate estimates for capital projects - Support cost estimation best practice and continuous improvement - Provide cost estimation expertise for engineering & project teams to enable management and maintenance of billion-dollar Grid...

  • Costing Analyst

    5 months ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Douglas Pharmaceuticals Full time

    **Salary $75k - $95k**: - ** Full time - 40 hours per week**: - ** Henderson based** **The role** We are looking for a Costing Analyst to develop and monitor internal cost modelling for Douglas Pharmaceuticals Fiji Limited (DPFL). You will develop product costing systems and processes and prepare standard cost variance analysis. You will work alongside...

  • Team Coordinator

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand Transpower Full time

    Are you someone who keeps team admin work moving and progressing smoothly? - Bring your problem-solving, communication, and relationship management skills - Ensure efficient inbox management, work plan coordination, and administration - Varied role supporting a busy team. Be part of delivering a major capital works programme to enable a more sustainable...

  • Team Coordinator

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Are you someone who keeps team admin work moving and progressing smoothly? - Bring your problem-solving, communication, and relationship management skills - Ensure efficient inbox management, work plan coordination, and administration - Varied role supporting a busy team. Be part of delivering a major capital works programme to enable a more sustainable...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Join us to help shape the regulatory cost recovery and funding stewardship function here at Waka Kotahi - Opportunity to join a newly formed team in Regulatory Services - Full time, 5 weeks annual leave, location flexible Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for two Senior Analysts to join our new Regulatory Cost Recovery team...

  • Cost Recovery Analyst

    2 months ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Job Title**: Cost Recovery Analyst **Role Type**: Permanent, full-time **Location**: Wellington **Salary Band General Salary Range F**: $74,964 to $87,466 depending on skills and experience. Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role MPI provides a range of cost recovered services across the Biosecurity, Food, Fisheries, Forestry and Animal Welfare systems....

  • Data Engineer

    1 month ago


    Wellington, New Zealand Data Privacy Full time

    The Electricity Authority, an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market, aims to enhance the lives, prosperity, and environment of New Zealanders through electricity. They are seeking a Data Engineer to join their Data and Information Management team, working within the Azure cloud ecosystem.In this role you can expect to have the...

  • Global Costing Analyst

    6 months ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Fisher & Paykel Appliances Full time

    The Role - The best innovators don’t just understand technology, they understand people._ Fisher & Paykel is an iconic New Zealand brand, a global company with a strong local heritage. Our origins inspire our culture of curiosity and passion to develop solutions designed around people - these are some of the core elements that make us unique. We are...

  • Data Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Wellington, New Zealand Data Privacy Full time

    The Electricity Authority, an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market, aims to enhance the lives, prosperity, and environment of New Zealanders through electricity.They are seeking a Data Engineer to join their Data and Information Management team, working within the Azure cloud ecosystem.In this role you can expect to have the...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Rockgas Limited Full time

    **Company Description** Join the Rockgas team and enjoy a workplace full of good energy and great people. **He aha koe ka aroha ai ki a Clarus **(Why you'll love Clarus) At Clarus you’re part of the team of talented specialists helping safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. From starting out in Taranaki our...

  • Cost Planner

    6 months ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand Technical Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Technically focused Quantity Surveying role for a large cost consulting business. This role suits someone who thrives on the cost planning of large complex projects and using creativity and technical skills to develop robust cost plans for projects from limited information. Working closely with clients and specialist consultants you will support initial...

  • Senior Data Engineer

    1 month ago


    Wellington, New Zealand Data Privacy Full time

    The New Zealand Government is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for NZTA | Waka Kotahi to help embed data principles and deliver a data-driven vision. This role is part of Te Aukaha | Digital, which supports NZTA's digital transformation by providing quality data, information, and security services. The team designs and implements new digital solutions to keep...

  • Senior Data Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Wellington, New Zealand Data Privacy Full time

    The New Zealand Government is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for NZTA | Waka Kotahi to help embed data principles and deliver a data-driven vision.This role is part of Te Aukaha | Digital, which supports NZTA's digital transformation by providing quality data, information, and security services.The team designs and implements new digital solutions to keep...

  • Data Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand OrbitRemit Full time

    Wellington, New ZealandOrbitRemit is an innovative and fast growing online payments company. We have developed world leading technology enabling our customers to transfer funds internationally at the best possible exchange rate, for the lowest possible fee. We are a disruptive force in the area of cross border payments helping our customers send money to...

  • Data Analyst

    5 months ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand HAYS Full time

    12 month FTC Opportunity for a Data Analyst within the Public Sector - Up to $95K Kia ora, Looking for a Data Analyst to join a large public sector organisation on a 12-month FTC capacity with possibility of going permanent down the road. This team is going through an exciting period of change and looking at moving to more modelling/predictive analytics...

  • Pricing Estimator

    1 month ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand Carters Full time

    Calling on problem-solving, data driven, pricing extraordinaireshere's a unique opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual. **THE ROLE**: As a Pricing Estimator, responsible for providing accurate and timely quotation services, you will play a pivotal part in our drive to deliver an exceptional and consistently reliable level of service to our...

  • Senior Estimator

    5 months ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand ConsultANZ Full time

    Senior Estimator - Auckland, NZ - 150K-$170K - Dependant upon experience **The Role**: As a Senior Civil Estimator, you will be part of a team working on a large tender for major projects in Auckland. **Main Duties** Your responsibilities will include: - Prepare subcontract & materials enquiries and review subsequent quotations. - Build up an accurate...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Statistics New Zealand Full time

    Multiple roles available in different teams - Use your passion for data to improve the lives of people in Aotearoa - Bring your creativity, innovation, and ideas to work - Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments) **About Us | Ko mātou** Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1200+ people...

  • Chief Estimator

    6 months ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand ConsultANZ Full time

    $160k-180k base salary - Auckland, NZ - Permanent Full-time role ConsultANZ is looking for a Chief Estimator to join a top-tier civil engineering company in Auckland. Our client undertakes a wide range of infrastructure projects in New Zealand and is seeking an Estimator with a proven track record of successfully securing large-scale project awards. **Main...