Senior Strategy Analyst
Department of Conservation (DOC)
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- NZD 93,656 – NZD 126,500 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must possess a valid New Zealand work visa covering the employment duration to be eligible for this role.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
Join the Department of Conservation as a Senior Strategy Analyst, offering expert strategic advice, performance reporting, and insightful analysis to assist executive decision-making. This permanent position, primarily based in Wellington with some flexibility, focuses on enhancing enterprise planning, strengthening performance frameworks, and identifying emerging trends to support organizational success.
Key Duties
- Lead and refine strategic planning, enterprise performance, and reporting processes continually.
- Analyze both internal and external trends to generate actionable insights fostering evidence-based decisions.
- Assist leaders and managers with performance data review and initiatives to drive improvements.
- Spot opportunities to boost organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and overall output.
- Offer technical guidance, leadership, and coaching while encouraging innovative best practices.
- Develop and sustain strong collaborations with internal teams, senior leadership, and external partners.
- Produce quality analysis, advice, and reports, actively managing risks, challenges, and potential opportunities.
- Ensure robust information governance and support knowledge-sharing to enhance organizational capability and results.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven background in strategy formulation, enterprise planning, strategic analysis, or performance management.
- Comprehensive understanding of performance systems, frameworks, and reporting methodologies.
- Experience translating organizational objectives into practical, enterprise-wide solutions.
- Academic or professional experience in economics or consulting roles is advantageous.
- Skilled in evaluating organizational performance and delivering insightful recommendations.
- Excellent skills in business writing, reporting, and delivering presentations.
- Competence in developing, deploying, and tracking systems, processes, and performance metrics.
- Possess a strategic outlook and capability to interpret broader organizational contexts.
- Inquisitive nature with a drive to uncover root causes and seize emergent possibilities.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
- High integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and sound judgement with political awareness.
- Capacity to remain composed and resilient amid a changing environment.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary ranges from $93,656 to $126,500 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The Department fosters an inclusive culture committed to diversity, equity, and providing flexible work options where possible, supporting personal and professional growth.
Additional Information
Applicants must hold a valid New Zealand work visa covering the period of employment. This recruitment process does not involve third-party agencies. Candidates requiring adjustments during recruitment can request accommodations.
Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.