Associate Director, Planning, Performance and Analytics

Associate Director, Planning, Performance and Analytics at University of Waikato in Hamilton, Waikato

Role Overview

The role involves building a modern analytics and insights capability that shapes University-wide decision-making. You will lead the next evolution of our analytics and reporting, combining advanced data science with compelling visualization, interpretation, and strategic insight. You will develop a specialist team to support senior leaders in making confident, evidence-informed decisions.

Your Responsibilities

• Build and lead a modern analytics and insights capability that supports university-wide decision-making.
• Combine advanced data science with compelling visualization, interpretation, and strategic insight.
• Develop a specialist team to support senior leaders in making confident, evidence-informed decisions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading analytics teams and driving the development of data-driven decision-making processes.
• A strong background in advanced data science, including statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling.
• Experience in developing and implementing robust data visualization techniques to communicate complex information effectively.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in building and managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Working at University of Waikato

The University of Waikato is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. We are proud to be a provider of equal employment opportunities, embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sex, pregnancy, marital status, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and any other protected characteristic.

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