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Posted 17 July, 2026

Senior Strategy Analyst

Department of Conservation - Te Papa Atawhai
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 1343aa0207d45023

Job Description

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Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for turning complex information into actionable insights? Salary range: $93,656 - $126,500 depending on skills and experience. Permanent role, Wellington location preferred but flexible.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Lead and continuously improve strategic planning, enterprise performance, and reporting processes.
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  • Analyse internal and external trends to provide insights and support evidence-based decision-making.
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  • Support managers and leaders with performance reporting, analysis, and improvement initiatives.
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  • Identify opportunities to enhance organisational efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance.
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  • Provide technical expertise, leadership, and coaching while promoting best practice and innovation.
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  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.
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  • Deliver high-quality analysis, advice, and reporting, ensuring risks, issues, and opportunities are proactively managed.
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  • Maintain robust information management, governance, and collaborative knowledge-sharing practices to support organisational capability and performance.
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Skills & Experience\n
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  • Proven experience in strategy development, strategic analysis, enterprise planning, or performance management.
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  • Strong knowledge of performance frameworks, systems, and reporting processes.
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  • Experience translating business needs into practical enterprise-wide frameworks and solutions.
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  • Background in economics or consulting-related roles (or equivalent) is advantageous.
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  • Demonstrated ability to analyse organisational performance and provide meaningful insights.
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  • Excellent business writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
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  • Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring systems, processes, and performance measures.
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  • Strategic mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture.
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  • Strong curiosity, desire to understand root causes and emerging opportunities.
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  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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  • High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
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  • Political awareness and sound judgement.
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  • Resilience and composure in a dynamic environment.
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Benefits\n
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  • Committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.
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  • Driven by values and behaviours, working towards a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation.
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  • Flexible working arrangements considered based on the role and discussed with the leader.
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Eligibility: Must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.

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