Data Analyst Operational Performance

• Turn complex operational data into insights that drive smarter decisions

• Influence performance improvements across Wellington’s three waters network

• Petone office based

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.

The remuneration range for this role is $86,230 to $121,736 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

You will analyse and translate operational performance data into clear, evidence-based insights that inform decision making and service improvement across the three waters network. Working closely with Network Operations teams, you will improve reporting quality, identify performance trends, support investigations, and help drive continuous operational improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Produce high-quality operational performance reports and dashboards

• Analyse performance trends and apply appropriate analytical techniques to explain performance outcomes

• Translate analysis into clear, actionable insights that inform operational decision making and improvement priorities

• Track KPIs, identify emerging performance risks, and provide performance insights against agreed standards

• Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of performance reporting frameworks and processes

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in data science, statistics, engineering or a related analytical field

• Strong experience translating complex operational or performance data into actionable insights

• Proven analytical and statistical capability, including selecting and applying appropriate methods to understand performance drivers

• Ability to communicate insights clearly to diverse stakeholders

• Strong planning, organisation, problem-solving and collaboration skills

• Experience with complex reporting and analysis using tools such as Tableau, Power BI or similar

Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home

• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually

• Formal and informal professional development opportunities

• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

Applications close: Sunday 1st March 2026

How to apply

To view a copy of the position description: click here

To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.

For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.