• Job Description

  Req#: REF23144N

  Job Description

  Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

  The Information and Planning Office is excited to announce the newly created position of Insights Advisor. The main purpose of this role is to support users of the university’s core reporting platform MicroStrategy, which provides an information accessibility service across the university.

  You will ensure staff are receiving a quality service, through managing requests/queries and providing comms to large audiences pertaining to relevant updates and features. The Insights Advisor role has a broad and supportive focus on the strategic, tactical, and operational information needs of the University and works closely with the Business Intelligence team and Analysts.

  For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

  This is an excellent opportunity to enter into Advisor/ Analyst division within the university and make your mark on a new position through understanding and enhancing the delivery of mana-enhancing services across the university!

  Please note this is a fulltime (37.5 hours/week) permanent position, with a salary range of $68,000-$78,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.

  Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

  The Planning and Information Office (PIO) is the unit within the University that leads and coordinates strategic and operational planning for the University. This is achieved by providing a range of information, support and advice, including the provision of strategic, tactical and operational information; monitoring and assessing the institution’s performance; coordinating the planning process and developing; data science, data governance and maintaining the University’s repositories of business information.

  You can read more here.

  He kōrero mōu | About you

  As the first point of contact for users of the platform you will have good management of delivery of BI services, be confident in using the tool and showing/guiding others to do the same. You will be able to apply your developing expertise in this space to understand/resolve queries from UoA staff.

  Comfortable working independently as well as partnering with a variety of stakeholders, you will be adept at problem solving and sharing knowledge with a variety of users.

  You will excel at working in a complex tertiary environment and be a champion of continuous improvement and a team player. This will contribute to the evolution of the network of analysts and information specialists into a thriving and supportive community of practise.

  Your dedication to growth and learning will be seen in the way you find creative solutions to user requests and working towards expanding your knowledge in this area.

  Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

  • Strong communications skills and proven ability in dealing with stakeholder interactions and customer experience management
  • Good analytical skills developed through previous experience (1 to 2 years’) working in an analysis role or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience working with Business Intelligence software
  • Demonstrated experience in the use of information technology, such as databases, word processing packages, spreadsheets and internet applications

  Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

  The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

  The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

  • Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
  • Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
  • A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

  In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

  For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

  Additional Information

  Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

  The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

  Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

  Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 10th December 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they come in, meaning the advert may close early if a suitable candidate has been successful in securing this role.

  Please reach out to Ksenia Kiykova via ksenia.kiykova@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

  Equity

  The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

  The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

• About the company

  The University of Auckland is a public research university based in Auckland, New Zealand.

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