Senior Data Analyst - Prevention Developat NZ Police -
NZ Police Wellington
New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 16,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver and achieve long-term change.Senior Data Analyst: Prevention Development Based at Police National Headquarters Band H Police Employee Permanent - Full time NAV JR 5768864 E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face Mō te tūnga | About the role As Senior Data Analyst, you will play a key role in creating, implementing, and assessing harm reduction and prevention strategies across New Zealand.To support the delivery of this outcome the Senior Data Analyst will ensure meaningful and accurate data analysis, and clear, concise reporting that enables planning and supports informed decision making. You will work collaboratively and seamlessly with others in multidisciplinary teams and to deliver integrated, high quality and innovative work.
Key Accountabilities: Develop and produce regular reporting and dashboards that are appropriate and relevant to the needs of the audience(s) for whom they are intended. Ensure reporting covers interpretations of trends and recommendations. Manage large data sets from multiple sources and work collaboratively and seamlessly across the group and wider business to understand the availability and limitations of the data.
Develop responsibility for both regular ongoing queries and ad-hoc data related queries from the wider Prevention workgroup. Employ excellent analytical skills to work with both quantitative and qualitative data, using internal police systems such as NIA (National Intelligence Application, Business Objects, SAS) and packages such as (R, Excel, PowerBI, NVIVO) to automate processes looking at data patterns.
ArcGIS desirable, but not essential. Support Data Analyst(s) in their role to analyse large data sets and quality assure their reports. Mentor analysts to help develop their knowledge and skills in evidence-based practices. Identify opportunities for system improvements in the use of reporting tools and processes and liaise with other subject matter experts to lift the capability across the business.
Develop skills in problem-solving (understanding of the SARA problem solving model desirable) to harm prevention, and ‘Crime Prevention through Environmental Design' (CPTED). He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.
We are looking for someone who has: Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills with experience in data processing and analytic tools (R, Excel and PowerBI. NVIVO and ArcGIS desirable but not essential). Experience in developing dashboards and reports from large data sets Experience in the use and application of Police systems, databases and tools (National Intelligence Application, Business Objects, SAS desirable, but not essential).Strong and effective communication with managers, amongst colleagues and external agencies Experience building relationships and partnerships (internal and external) where trust and confidence is built, and information is shared effectively.
This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: Senior%20Data%20Analyst%20-%20Prevention.pdf Mo tātou | About us New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety.
It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government's largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.
Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.
The work you'll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link: Applicant Information Pack (External) Tono ināianei | Apply now If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV.
You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made. For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email.
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Utu ā-tau | Salary This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $95,057 and $100,626 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system.
You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process. Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 09th of March 2026.Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Thuvaraga.Thiribuvananathan@police.govt.nz
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