Data Analyst

Overview

Mott MacDonald is hiring a Data Analyst in Auckland, New Zealand to join its expanding Digital team. The role is centered on converting data into clear, useful insights that support smarter decisions for clients and project teams.

You will work across a wide mix of infrastructure, environmental, and engineering projects, contributing to data-led outcomes while partnering with specialists across New Zealand and the wider global business.

Key responsibilities

• Examine, interpret, and check datasets to surface trends, irregularities, and areas where performance can be improved.
• Create reports, dashboards, and visual summaries that help with project delivery and client results.
• Support process automation, workflow improvements, and other data-related efficiencies.
• Carry out data quality reviews, calibration work, calculations, and reporting tasks.
• Partner with project teams to understand their needs and produce accurate, high-quality analytical outputs.
• Help deliver projects against agreed budgets, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Assist in stakeholder coordination and develop strong working relationships across the organisation.
• Keep documentation accurate and follow established information management and quality procedures.

What we're looking for

• A tertiary qualification in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Statistics, or a similar field.
• Hands-on experience working with complex datasets and drawing meaningful conclusions from them.
• Strong capability with Excel, Power BI, SQL, or comparable reporting and analytics tools.
• Well-developed problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Clear written and spoken communication.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively as part of project teams.
• A self-driven attitude and willingness to keep learning and improving.

What you'll get

• Annual salary between $75,000 and $85,000.
• Employer KiwiSaver contribution of up to 5%.
• Agile and flexible working arrangements.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Life insurance, income protection, and personal accident cover.
• Professional development support and mentoring.
• Chances to work with specialists across New Zealand and internationally.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Additional information

Mott MacDonald promotes a people-first, employee-owned culture with no external investors. The ownership model is designed to create shared success, give employees a voice in the business, and connect personal and group performance bonuses to the company’s results. Career growth is linked with increased stake and long-term contribution, and there are formal channels to engage with senior leadership.

The benefits package also includes a flexible and agile working environment, discretionary group and personal performance bonuses for eligible employees, cover for life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, the option to purchase extra annual leave, and access to employee resource groups such as the Inclusive Network for Women and Corporate Social Responsibility groups.

The organisation welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and encourages applications from candidates who want to help deliver positive outcomes for clients, communities, and the environment. It also supports suitable opportunities such as part-time and job-share arrangements where possible, and candidates seeking a part-time permanent role are invited to apply. The position is listed as Permanent and Full Time, based in Auckland, NZ, within the Water market and Information Technology discipline. Recruiter contact: Matt McKenzie.

Employment details

This is a permanent, full-time position based onsite in Auckland, New Zealand.