Principal Analyst

Lead the strengthening of our capability in UAT and business process testing
- Permanent role, based in Christchurch or Wellington

**About Us | Ko mātou**

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a central government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa New Zealand.

We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of government, Māori and iwi organisations, businesses, non-government organisations, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.

**What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe**

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the **Way We Work** at Stats NZ and check out our benefits. We want working for us to work for you

**Salary**:$ 118,609 - $ 139,540 + superannuation**

Other benefits include:

- Balance life and work commitments
- Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, and secondments)
- Three extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
- City-based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needs.

**The role | Te tūnga**

This role is permanent role, based in either Christchurch or Wellington and will report to the Development Unit Manager, Business Enablement and Development. This is a newly established role that will play a crucial role in strengthening of our group's capability in UAT and business process testing.

This position is focused on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and business process testing, rather than traditional IT software testing. Applicants with experience in business-side testing, process validation, and stakeholder engagement are strongly encouraged to apply.

What We're Looking For:

- At least 10 years' experience in user acceptance and business process testing with a proven track record of leading test planning and execution. Experience in design assurance testing is also desirable.
- Extensive knowledge of testing tools and techniques, including the use of test automation and the emerging use of AI.
- Extensive experience in developing test artefacts, including test plans, test scripts and test reports.
- Passion for coaching and mentoring others in best practice testing approaches, providing expert specialist advice and direction.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Including the ability to develop strong relationships with senior technical kaimahi in our Technology Services and Methods & Design teams to lift the overall quality of end-to-end testing in the organisation, and with Senior Leaders across the organisation to influence decision-making relating to testing.
- Knowledge or commitment to developing understanding of Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo, Te Ao Māori
- Demonstrated advocacy for, or support of, diversity and inclusion.

**What you bring | Nōu te rourou**

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us.

Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

**_ You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process._**

**Note to Recruitment Agencies**: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
- Reference #
- 16531
- Posted on
- 06 Oct 2025
- Closes on
- 17 Oct 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Christchurch, Wellington
- Expertise
- Data Insights, Analysis and Customer Reporting, Information, Systems and Technology
- Job level(s)
- 7+ years experience
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time