Senior Asset Data Analyst

Join us at New Plymouth District Council!

Tūhono mai ki Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu!

Who are we? - Ko wai mātou?

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is dedicated to serving our community and enhancing the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit here. We are guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to fostering partnerships that respect and celebrate our district's rich cultural heritage. Through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, we aim to deliver exceptional services and initiatives that support our vision of building a thriving, connected, and future-focused district. At Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and dynamic organisation that values people, creativity, and progress.

The opportunity - Te āheinga

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Asset Data Analyst to join our Delivery - Sustainability and Infrastructure team. This is a fixed-term role until May 2027, created to cover the secondment of the current incumbent to the ERP Replacement Project.

In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for driving the analysis, interpretation, and governance of asset-related data to support smarter decision-making, optimise asset performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop advanced analytics and reporting frameworks that enhance asset lifecycle management. Your expertise will help shape data strategies, improve data quality, and unlock opportunities for innovation and efficiency across the organisation.

If you're passionate about data, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a tangible impact on how assets are managed and understood, this is your chance to lead and influence at a senior level.

Key responsibilities - Ngā haepapa matua

Data analysis and insights:

• Analyse asset datasets to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Provide actionable insights to improve asset performance, reliability and lifecycle costing
• Prepare data and extracts for asset insurance and valuations in accordance with related policies

Data management and governance:

• Ensure data integrity, accuracy and consistency across asset systems
• Identify data improvement initiatives and implement programmes to improve information and decision making
• Collaborate with IT and operational asset teams to maintain and enhance asset data systems (e.g. EAM, GIS)
• Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to relevant legislation

Reporting and communication:

• Translate technical data into clear, business-relevant insights for non-technical audiences
• Work with Data and GIS teams to deliver enterprise asset related reporting
• Support regulatory and compliance reporting requirements

Leadership and collaboration:

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance and IT teams
• Lead or contribute to asset management projects and strategic initiatives

Essential skills and experience - Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako:

• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. PowerBI, SQL, Python, ESRI suite)
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a complex environment
• Relevant engineering or science qualification
• Five plus years of experience in asset data analysis or similar role
• Experience with enterprise asset management systems
• Familiarity with infrastructure or utilities sectors is highly desirable
• Advanced knowledge of databases for analysis and reporting, manipulating data for decision making
• Experience using ESRI GIS systems and assessing spatial data

Why Taranaki? - He aha ngā hua o te rohe nei?

Taranaki is a region like no other, offering a perfect balance of career opportunities and lifestyle. Nestled between the stunning Mounga Taranaki and the sparkling Tasman Sea, it's a place where you can explore world-class hiking trails, surf pristine beaches, and enjoy vibrant arts and culture, all within minutes of each other. The region boasts affordable living, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. Whether you're seeking adventure, tranquillity, or a bit of both, Taranaki provides an unparalleled quality of life that will make every day feel extraordinary.

What we offer - Ngā ratonga

At New Plymouth District Council, we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff.

This includes the following:

• Solid career pathways
• Learning and development opportunities
• Personal and professional growth
• 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition

You can expect to start in this full-time, fixed-term role with a salary of between $103,138 and $111,159.

Why join us? - Ngā hua o tō hono mai?

We value the wellbeing of our team and provide an inclusive workplace that recognises and rewards your contributions. Together, we're building a better New Plymouth - one step at a time.

Applications close on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.

Be part of a council that values people, culture, and opportunity.

Me tūhono mai koe kia tautoko I te Ngāmotu o āpōpō!

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.