Senior Business Analyst - Te Pae Oranga

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes. We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver ‘Our Business’ and achieve long-term change. Senior Business Analyst – Te Pae Oranga * Based at PNHQ * Salary $111,529 - $129,277 * Police Employee * Fixed term – 6 months * Nationally Advertised * JR 6047479 E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā. Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face Mō te tūnga | About the role Te Pae Oranga is a Māori-led, New Zealand Police-supported initiative that uses tikanga Māori and restorative justice practices to address harm caused by offending. The kaupapa forms a core part of Police’s shift to supported resolution outcomes that contributes directly to our Prevention First operating model that seeks to improve social wellbeing for all New Zealanders. This role provides critical analytical and business intelligence support to the Te Pae Oranga Programme. You will lead reporting and analysis activities, maintain programme dashboards, and provide evidence-based insights that support operational decision-making, programme improvement, and strategic planning. Working with stakeholders across Police and partner agencies, you'll identify trends, analyse performance and referral data, and translate complex information into practical recommendations that improve programme outcomes. Key Accountabilities: * Lead business analysis and reporting activities for Te Pae Oranga. * Maintain and enhance programme dashboards and performance reporting. * Analyse referral and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. * Provide insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making. * Support programme reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and policy development. * Develop reporting products and performance measures for a range of stakeholders. * Build effective relationships with internal and external partners. * Present complex information in a clear and meaningful way. He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others. * Proven experience in a Senior Business Analyst, Business Intelligence, or Performance Analyst role. * Strong analytical skills and experience working with complex datasets. * Experience developing dashboards, reports, and performance measures. * The ability to turn data into actionable insights and recommendations. * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. * A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to work independently. Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser: Senior Business Analyst_0.pdf Mo tātou | About us New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas. Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways. The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support. To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link: Applicant Information Pack (External) Tono ināianei | Apply now If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made. For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Utu ā-tau | Salary This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $111,529 and $129,277 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process. Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 1st October 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact ashna.kumar@police.govt.nz