Senior Statistical Analyst

6 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Full time NZ$109,408 - NZ$121,564
  • Help shape the future of land transport in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Use your analysis skills to turn rich data into actionable insights
  • Location: Can be based in Wellington or Palmerston North

Join the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and help shape the future of land transport in Aotearoa. We're looking for a skilled analyst to turn rich data into actionable insights that improve safety, accessibility, environmental outcomes, and value for money across the transport system.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We're seeking a senior statistical analyst with strong coding skills and a passion for data. In this role, you'll work with large, complex datasets to uncover insights that support smarter decision-making across Waka Kotahi and the wider transport sector.

You'll collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to:

  • Access, extract, validate, merge and analyse diverse datasets
  • Develop clear, high-quality insights and visualisations
  • Provide analytical advice that informs policy, investment and operational decisions
  • Tell compelling stories with data that help stakeholders understand challenges and opportunities
  • Contribute to a transport system that connects people and places for a thriving Aotearoa

This is a great opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, grow your understanding of the machinery of government, and make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $109,408 and $121,564 commensurate with skills and experience.

View the position description here.

Ko wai koe | About you

We're looking for an experienced and adaptable senior analyst who can hit the ground running.

You'll bring:

  • Proven experience working with large and complex datasets including relational databases
  • Strong SQL skills (essential), with R and Power BI experience highly desirable
  • Familiarity with official statistics and their communication or interpretation
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data into clear, engaging narratives / visualisations
  • Understanding of the Official Information and Privacy Acts (preferred)

Ko wai mātou | About us

System Leadership has a tight focus on setting direction and priorities for NZTA through strategy, policy, planning, evidence and insights. We are not in the business of delivery; we provide guidance so other business groups responsible for delivery can align their activity to this direction. We also have a tight focus on understanding and evaluating the impact of this delivery to hold NZTA to account and inform adjustments to its direction.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

20 November 2025

For further information, email:

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

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