About the role

Potentia is proud to be partnering with a leading New Zealand organisation.
Our client is one of Aotearoa's largest and most established businesses, managing critical operations across multiple regions. The organisation is in the midst of significant digital transformation, with a strong commitment to modernising how data supports strategic and operational decision-making. They're building a collaborative culture where technology and business work closely together to drive better outcomes.

The opportunity
This is a chance to take a senior role in shaping how data is captured, governed, and used to drive real organisational impact. You'll work closely with ICT and business teams to ensure data platforms are reliable, well-managed, and aligned to the wider technology roadmap. You'll be the trusted data expert across the organisation, translating technical capability into practical business outcomes and guiding the shift from legacy reporting into a modern, fit-for-purpose environment.

What you'll be doing
You'll lead the development, support, and continuous improvement of data platforms and analytics services, while partnering with stakeholders to understand their needs and identify better ways to use data and insights.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Capturing, analysing, and documenting business and data requirements
• Reviewing current-state reports, dashboards, and data warehouse environments
• Managing data modelling, process mapping, and gap analysis
• Publishing and supporting analytics services, reports, and dashboards
• Providing trusted guidance on data governance and analytics best practice
• Supporting data platform migration, UAT, and production transition
• Advising internal teams on data strategy and technology alignment
• Leading stakeholder engagements and facilitating workshops across technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentoring less experienced Business Analysts

What you'll bring
You'll be an experienced data professional who is confident working across both technical delivery and business engagement. You'll enjoy solving complex problems, building relationships, and helping others understand the value of data-driven decision-making.

You'll bring:

• 5+ years' experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or BI professional
• Strong experience in data modelling, reporting, and analytics environments
• Capability with enterprise transformation or complex change programmes
• Solid understanding of data governance, data platforms, and analytics capability
• Strong requirements gathering, documentation, and facilitation skills
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• Experience with process mapping, gap analysis, UAT, and migration support
• A relevant tertiary qualification or data certification
• Comfort with ambiguity and competing priorities

Nice to have: AI or Databricks exposure Enterprise geodatabase or spatial data experience

On Offer & How to Apply
You'll be working in an environment where data capability has real operational value. This is a meaningful opportunity to influence how data is used across the organisation, while joining a collaborative team that values practical thinking, quality delivery, and continuous improvement.

If you're ready to step into a role where your data expertise can make a tangible difference, we'd like to hear from you. To apply, hit the "Apply Now" button with your most up to date CV.