Senior Data & Performance Specialist
UPANE KA UPANE, WHITI TE RA!
Advancing together into a brighter future
Ko wai mātou | About us
Well, it’s not actually about us at all. It’s about the people and communities we serve. Ngāti Toa is a vibrant and influential iwi, firmly grounded in our cultural identity. And we’re paddling our own waka forward in leading significant change in enhancing the mana, wellbeing and prosperity of Ngāti Toa and the communities in which we thrive.
Ko te tīmā | About the team
You’ll be joining a team with big ambition. We’re united by a shared purpose - to support whānau through education into employment, and to create a future where all Ngāti Toa whānau can thrive.
Guided by a bold 10-year strategy, our team is focused on real impact - at the whānau level, in communities, and in the systems that shape opportunity. We’re moving as one team, with shared goals, a culture of collaboration, and a deep belief in the power of data, innovation and identity to create lasting change.
This is not business as usual. We’re redesigning how iwi-led education and employment outcomes are achieved. We think big, act local, and work with integrity. We know where we’re going - and we’re looking for people who want to walk alongside us to help get there.
If you want to do work that matters - with a team that is grounded, driven and future-focused - we’d love to hear from you.
Ko te tūranga mahi | About the role
The Senior Data and Performance Specialist is responsible for leading our approach to evidence, insights and impact - helping us track what matters, tell compelling stories of change, and continuously improve how we work.
• You will lead the design and implementation of a data and performance framework that aligns with the Pātaka Toa strategy and Ngāti Toa values
• You will ensure our team has access to high-quality insights that support strategic decision-making, investment, and innovation
• You’ll work closely across the team to ensure our mahi is measurable, transparent and responsive — connecting whānau experience with broader system-level outcomes
• You will drive capability uplift in data, evaluation and performance across the team, and champion an outcomes-focused culture
• You’ll influence how education and employment success is understood — locally, nationally and systemically - through meaningful iwi-led evidence and analysis
Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you
Well, after hearing about us and about the role, you’ll know whether you’re the right person, and whether now is the right time for you. Your high-level experience and professional expertise in data analytics is a given, and you will be excited to engage and learn alongside Ngāti Toa. Of course, you’ll be well practiced with/in
• Turning data into insights that influence strategy and action
• Designing and implementing performance and measurement frameworks
• Using tools like Power BI, Excel, and SQL to build dashboards and track impact
You’ll be just as comfortable presenting to leadership as you are collaborating with kaimahi, designing smart solutions, and learning from the lived experience of whānau.
You bring energy, clarity, and a knack for making the complex simple - whether it’s multi-channel reporting, weaving together narratives with data, or helping others see their impact more clearly.
But the thing that will really stand out is your love for the work, and the people. The Rūnanga is a diverse and inclusive organisation positioned to understand and serve our communities. So you’ll be ready to give your best in the service of others, in areas that matter.
And in return for your hard work, we can offer you:
• Work / Life Balance;
• Modern environment with friendly team;
• Kaimahi centred discounts across banking and wellbeing activities;
• Commitment to professional development;
• The opportunity to serve our iwi and community aspirations – to be a part of a bigger purpose.