Reporting Analyst

• Can you build effective relationships and explain complex information clearly?
• Do you have strong SQL skills, ideally within Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server environments?
• Have youg got experience developing reports, analyses, and data visualisations within an enterprise reporting or business intelligence environment?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role 

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a permanent, full-time Reporting Analyst to join the Strategy and Planning team. The role is based primarily in Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University’s Pipitea campus, however offers flexible working based on agreement with manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Government funding reporting requirements. 

• Managing ad hoc requests for information. 

• Data analysis.

• Business analysis support.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will: 

• Be a motivated and collaborative reporting professional who enjoys turning complex data into clear, meaningful information. 
• Be comfortable working across technical and business areas, managing competing priorities, and building trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. 
• Bring a proactive, customer-focused approach and a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key requirements:

• Strong SQL skills, ideally within Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server environments, with the ability to work confidently with complex datasets. 
• Experience using data visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI to communicate information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Demonstrated business analysis skills, including gathering requirements, documenting processes, testing solutions, and working with stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose outcomes. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong self-management skills, including the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, adapt to changing requirements, and contribute proactively within a collaborative team. 
• A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent professional experience in reporting, analytics, information systems, or a related discipline.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. 

Close date for vacancy: 18 October 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Ilam Padmanabhan (ilam.padmanahan@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team Step into a dynamic team where every decision is a calculated move towards excellence! Our team is the brain behind the brawn, providing precise data to support staff in hitting the University’s strategic goals. From insightful reporting to innovative tech solutions, we’re all about planning for success and managing information like pros. Join us and be part of a team that turns data into direction!