Analytics and Insights Specialist

Role overview

This fixed-term opportunity runs for 12 months and is based in Auckland. The role sits within a large, regulated banking environment and focuses on turning complex data into practical insights that support business performance, pricing decisions, and portfolio management.

As an Analytics and Insights Specialist, you will create scalable data assets that give detailed visibility across the product set and customer lifecycle. You’ll work with large and intricate datasets, shape dependable data solutions, and convert business needs into structured data transformations that are ready for analytics at scale.

The position is highly hands-on and suits someone who enjoys solving challenging data problems, improving data processing, and developing reusable, high-quality data assets.

Key responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data structures and assets that support granular reporting and analysis across the product portfolio and customer journey.
• Work through large, complex datasets to produce reliable data solutions for performance analysis, pricing, and portfolio decisions.
• Translate business needs into efficient data transformations and implementation-ready outputs.
• Develop reporting and insight outputs that help teams make informed decisions.
• Improve data processing approaches so solutions remain robust, reusable, and fit for downstream analytics.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver effective outcomes.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience using SAS and SQL to produce business insights.
• Background in working with complex data and delivering strong reporting in a large, complex organisation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience creating insights and reporting outputs.
• Strong record of turning business requirements into data solutions from analysis through delivery and implementation.
• Working knowledge of financial services, including common banking metrics and performance measures.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present insights to different audiences.

Benefits and perks

• 4 weeks of standard annual leave plus 5 extra wellbeing days.
• Option to buy additional leave, up to 4 weeks each year.
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts, and a superannuation scheme.
• Learning and growth opportunities, including internal mobility.
• Recognition for strong performance and contribution.
• School holiday subsidy to help support work and family commitments.
• 2 volunteer days per year.

About the organisation

Westpac is focused on helping build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities. The organisation has been operating for more than 160 years and is guided by a purpose of creating better futures together. It values individuality, supports personal growth, and aims to be a place where people can do their best work and bring their full selves to the role.

Application information

Applicants are asked to submit a CV and cover letter. The employer welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and encourages candidates who are neurodiverse or living with chronic health conditions or disabilities to apply. The role is open to people whose attitude and passion match the expectations of the position, alongside their experience, qualifications, and capabilities. Applications close on 4 July 2026.