Data Analyst

At Lotto NZ, we're believers in inspiring Kiwis to dream big. So working with us means doing meaningful mahi that benefits good causes across Aotearoa. All while having fun along the way.

Everything we do comes back to making sure Kiwis can play in a way that's healthy and fun, whilst returning 100% of our profits back into our communities around Aotearoa.

Ka mahitahi mātou o te ratonga tūmatanui kia hei painga mō ngā tāngata o Aotearoa i āianei, ā, hei ngā rā ki tua hoki. He kawenga tino whaitake tā mātou hei tautoko i te Karauna i runga i āna hononga ki a ngāi Māori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ka tautoko mātou i te kāwanatanga manapori. Ka whakakotahingia mātou e te wairua whakarato ki ō mātou hapori, ā, e arahina ana mātou e ngā mātāpono me ngā tikanga matua o te ratonga tūmatanui i roto i ā mātou mahi.

In the public service we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future. We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. We support democratic government. We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.

• Analyse data and deliver actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Build dashboards and reports that tell compelling stories using PowerBI and Databricks.
• Model data and write SQL queries to extract and transform information.
• Present insights clearly to stakeholders and influence strategic planning.
• Collaborate on projects from early stages to set objectives and review processes.
• Automate reporting and help drive self-service analytics across the business.
  Stay curious and- knowledge to foster a data-driven culture.

You'll join Lotto NZ's Data & Analytics team within the Innovation & Product division. We're the people turning numbers into stories that shape strategy and customer experiences. Our team designs dashboards, builds predictive models, and delivers insights that influence everything from game design to marketing campaigns.

We're currently focused on automation and self-service analytics, using tools like PowerBI, SQL, and advanced modelling to make data accessible across the business. As a Data Analyst, you'll be the go-to expert for all things Insights and analysis - helping us make informed decisions and keep Lotto NZ at the forefront of innovation.

As an experienced data and analytics practitioner, you will be passionate about turning numbers into insights and proud of what you do. You will have:

• Strong skills in data analysis and storytelling – you can make complex information easy to understand.
• Advanced experience with PowerBI or similar for dashboards and visualisations.
• Proven ability to write SQL queries and work with data warehouses like BigQuery, Snowflake, or Databricks.
• Knowledge of predictive modelling and experience using R or Python.
• A knack for building data models and integrating multiple data sources.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret numerical and technical information.
• Great communication skills to present insights clearly to different audiences.
• A tertiary qualification in a numeric discipline (Statistics preferred).
• Ideally, 4+ years' experience in a similar role.

To help you win at work and beyond, we've created some purposeful ways to look after you, your whānau and the community we . Some of this includes: (* permanent roles only)

• • Insurances including medical, life, income protection and critical illness to make sure you're covered whenever you need it
• Cancer care programme: access to comprehensive Cancer support, including personal health coaching and educational resources. Free and confidential for employees and their whānau.
• Flexibility to have the work-life balance that suits both you and the people you care about via our hybrid working model.
• • An annual wellness benefit to support your wellbeing.
• Extra paid leave for days like Lotto Day at Christmas and Volunteer Day.
• Personalised development to help you grow, including access to tools like *LinkedIn Learning.
• Recruitment referral bonus.
• Modern office in Newmarket plus barista coffee machine.
• An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu jabs, access to EAP and onsite gym.
• • Extra Parental leave benefits including return to work lumpsum payment plus KiwiSaver equality payment.
• Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Wellbeing networks.
• Enjoy fresh fruit, biscuits, coffee, breakfast, and a selection of teas on us

We want you to feel at home when you're with us. We accept you and celebrate you exactly as you are, no matter your background.

At Lotto NZ, we believe that when everyone's in, everyone wins. That's why we're committed to and intentional about building a diverse and inclusive workforce that our customers and communities can feel a part of. Our focus is to create an environment where you thrive, and where people from all backgrounds feel seen, heard, and understood

This is your opportunity to join a group of good people, with good vibes who support each other like whānau.

We want you to feel comfortable throughout the recruitment process, so please feel free to let us know if there is anything you need to allow you to participate equitably.

Don't worry if you think you don't tick all the boxes – if you have passion and interest, we would love to hear from you.

While applications from any background are actively encouraged, the right to work in New Zealand is a must.

Full-time (permanent)

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Location: Auckland (Tāmaki-makau-rau)

Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026