Senior Data Analyst
TVNZ
What the role involves
- Analyzing customer data
- Developing analytics solutions
- Communicating actionable insights
What they ask for
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience; 5+ years in analytical roles; advanced proficiency with SQL, Python, Power BI, Databricks and Azure Data Platform
- 5+ yrs experience
- Bachelor's degree
About the job
Turn data into insight, and insight into impact. As Senior Data Analyst, you'll uncover the customer and audience stories behind the numbers, helping shape strategic decisions and drive smarter, more effective ways of working. Join us and play a key role in building the data-first future of TVNZ.
The opportunity - Te tūranga
As Senior Data Analyst, you will play a critical role in shaping a data-first culture across the organisation. You will lead analytics initiatives that inform strategic decisions, drive customers and audience insight, and enable operational efficiency to accelerate TVNZ's transformation journey across digital and broadcast platforms.
You will enjoy working from requirements right through to visualization, including designing the analytics layer and working with the data engineering team to deliver productionised solutions. As Senior Data Analyst, you will collaborate across teams, and champion best-in-class practices for analytics and data visualization.
This role is central to the modernization of TVNZ's analytics function, advancing self-service capabilities, AI/ML initiatives, and trusted, real-time insight delivery.
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
What we're looking for - Tā mātou e kimi nei
To be successful, in this role we are looking for the following
· Tertiary qualification in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field-or equivalent industry experience in media, streaming, or digital analytics.
· 5+ years' experience in analytical roles, leading high-impact insight initiatives in fast-paced, data-rich environments, with proven expertise in working with large, complex datasets and applying advanced analytical techniques to develop methodologies that uncover and explain consumer behaviour.
· Advanced hands-on proficiency with:SQL (across complex schemas and large datasets), Python for data manipulation, automation, and advanced analytics, Power BI including DAX, data modelling, and report optimization, Databricks, Azure Data Platform, and cloud-based data tools
· Experience interpreting and communicating real-time and audience data, preferably in media, entertainment, or digital platforms.
· Strong stakeholder management, with proven ability to influence business decisions through storytelling, visual insights, and actionable recommendations.
· Skilled in translating business problems into data problems and delivering high-impact solutions aligned to strategic goals.
Tono mai |Apply Now - as we would regularly be reviewing applications.
If you would like to find out more about this amazing opportunity, please feel free to call our Head of Talent Acquisitions, Philly Irvine, mobile 021 564 691, she loves to chat about TVNZ careers
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