Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role
The Data and Analytics Specialist turns Waitī Waters' data into trusted information and useful insights, supporting better decisions across the organisation.
Based in Masterton, you'll develop reporting and analytics solutions while helping strengthen data quality, information management and governance across Waitī Waters.
Key responsibilities
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards and data visualisations that meet organisational needs.
Turn data into meaningful insights that support performance and decision-making.
Work with teams to understand information needs and reporting priorities.
Help establish and embed information and data governance practices.
Strengthen data quality and information integrity with data owners across the organisation.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, analytics and organisational information.
Ko wai koe | About you
You’ll be an analytical, solutions-focused data professional who can turn complex information into clear and useful insights.
You'll bring:
Experience developing reports, dashboards and business intelligence solutions.
Strong capability in analysing and interpreting data to support decision-making.
Good understanding of information management, data governance and data quality.
Experience working with stakeholders to understand information needs and improve data integrity.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, including communicating insights to non-technical audiences.
A commitment to working in partnership with iwi and hapū.
Experience in utilities, infrastructure, local government or another operational environment would be valuable, particularly working with customer, financial, asset or operational data.
A relevant qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Waitī Waters is a new, publicly owned water services organisation headquartered in Masterton. Established under the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025, Waitī Waters is being established by four district councils, South Wairarapa, Tararua, Carterton and Masterton, and two iwi, Rangitāne and Ngāti Kahungunu, to serve current and future generations in the Wairarapa and Tararua region.
Our responsibilities are significant and ambitious, delivering drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services to approximately 25,000 connections and managing $707 million in assets and a $466 million capital works programme into 2034.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what interests you about this opportunity via the SEEK Apply button or you can email your CV and cover letter directly to [email protected] by Friday 13 November 2026.
Contact Us
Have questions before applying? Reach out to us at [email protected] with any queries.