Senior Analyst

Overview

Join a supportive team doing big things at Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities

Auckland / Wellingtonbased

Permanent role at $132,727 + 5 weeks' annual leave and insurance benefits

As Senior Analyst you will be a member of the Financial Performance team within the Chief Financial Officer Group.

You will play a pivotal role supporting the Housing Delivery and Design (HDD) Transformation Work Programme and the Housing Delivery Group (HDG).

You will be responsible for monitoring performance of HDD Transformation initiatives and leading HDG construction reporting, providing pro-active advice on financial risk in relation to the construction programme.

You will provide expert financial and commercial advice on the cost of construction, facilitating the delivery of short and long-term business outcomes through critical analysis, advice, and reporting that drives performance.

In addition, you will lead and coordinate the annual construction budgeting cycle, as well as being responsible for the delivery of accurate construction forecasts, comprehensive variance analysis, and actionable insights to drive performance.

You will also lead the provision of ad hoc construction analysis for key stakeholders.

A relevant qualification and at least five years of experience in a similar analytical or commercial role

Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills, enabling delivery of data-driven insights

Strong commercial awareness and business acumen, with a deep understanding of cost drivers

Ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to diverse stakeholders

Excellent interpersonal skills and a talent for relationship-building skills with key stakeholders

Proven ability to manage priorities and time effectively, consistently delivering high-quality results within deadlines

A proactive mindset : you identify opportunities and lead performance and operational improvements

Team player, who contributes to a positive, high-performing team culture

As a Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need.

We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance.

We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.

At Kainga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kainga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives.

With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better.

That includes being a trusted partner for Maori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Our values were developed by us, for us.

They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day.

Our values are :

Applications close at 11 : 55pm on Thursday, 25 September 2025

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

Reference # 77348

Posted on 17 Sep 2025

Closes on 25 Sep : 55

Location(s) Auckland Central Regional Office, Hutt Valley / Wellington, Wellington National Office

Expertise Accounting, Finance, Analysis & Reporting

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