Data and Performance Analyst

Develop and maintain reporting, dashboards, data flows and performance tracking tools combining tourism and organisational datasets Identify trends, risks, opportunities and outliers Translate data into simple, visual and story-led insights for internal teams, government stakeholders and the wider industry Support business planning, government reporting and responses to specific business questions Use Power BI, SQL and approved AI-enabled analytics tools to improve reporting efficiency, data quality, pattern identification and insight generation Work closely with the Head of Business Planning and Performance and the wider insights team Requirements A tertiary qualification in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Analytics or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience At least two years’ experience in data analysis, analytics reporting, performance insights or a similar role Strong experience with SQL and Power BI, including developing and maintaining dashboards, reporting datasets, reusable data models or semantic layers Experience with Python and/or R preferred Strong knowledge of data mining, warehousing, processing, data visualisation and reporting principles Ability to gather, blend and interpret data from multiple sources and turn analysis into practical recommendations Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to make insights simple, visual and meaningful for different audiences Confidence using AI-enabled analytics or productivity tools to support analysis, reporting, automation or documentation Creative, detail-focused and flexible approach, with sound judgement, strong problem-solving skills and willingness to keep learning Resume and cover letter required; applications must be submitted online through the Tourism New Zealand careers website Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Data Analysis, Reporting, and Visualization, utilizing tools such as Power BI and SQL to generate actionable insights. Proficient in blending and interpreting data from diverse sources to support business planning and stakeholder communication. Highest-signal resume keywords Data Analysis SQL Power BI Data Visualization Stakeholder Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Data Analysis Analytics Reporting Performance Insights Data Mining Data Warehousing Data Processing Data Visualization Principles Python R AI-Enabled Analytics Soft Skills Problem-Solving Attention to Detail Creativity Flexibility Sound Judgement Certifications & Qualifications Tertiary Qualification in Data Science Economics Statistics Analytics Industry Keywords Tourism Organisational Datasets Performance Tracking Business Planning Government Reporting Tools & Technologies Power BI SQL AI-Enabled Analytics Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr