Data Analyst

About the Role:

We're seeking a Data Analyst to join the Commercial team on the contracting side of the business. We're looking for someone curious and creative someone who enjoys working with complex data, uncovering insights, and turning information into meaningful stories. You should be comfortable analysing large datasets, solving problems with logic and clarity, and building user-friendly dashboards that support smarter decision-making. In this role, you won't just interpret data you'll influence how the business understands challenges and shapes its strategic direction.

Role Responsibilities:

-Dive into large datasets to uncover trends, issues, and opportunities.

-Build intuitive dashboards and visualisations that speak to both technical and non-technical audiences.

-Work with teams across the business to understand what drives performance and provide data-backed recommendations.

-Design and interpret A/B tests and other statistical models to validate ideas.

-Prepare, clean, and validate data to ensure accuracy and consistency.

-Lead data projects from idea through delivery, keeping stakeholders aligned and informed.

-Help develop new processes, tools, and best practices to improve how we use data.

-Stay up to date with analytics trends and emerging tools.

-Ensure all outputs meet privacy and data security standards.

Experience:

-Experience with relational databases and querying data.

-Strong capability in tools like Python, R, or SAS.

-Excellent visualisation skills using Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.

-A solid grounding in statistics forecasting, A/B testing, or machine learning concepts.

-Previous experience working with (AWS, GCP, Azure) or big data tools (Spark, Hadoop).

-A natural problem-solver with strong critical thinking skills.

-Clear, confident communication you can translate complex insights into simple language.

-The ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing focus.

-Someone who collaborates well but also thrives working independently.

About us:

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements. We have over 1,400 employees working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Apply Now:

If you're ready to turn data into meaningful impact and help shape smarter decisions, we'd love to hear from you apply now and make your next move your most exciting one yet. If this sounds like the next step you've been looking for, apply now at our career's website using #REQ1815. Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early, please note that to be considered for this role, you must be in New Zealand and possess a current work visa. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand.