Principal Business Intelligence Developer

Job description

* Be responsible for establishing best BI practices,
* Lead enterprise BI development.
* Salary range: $125,000 to $148,000
* Flexible working available
* Wellington based role/CBD location.
If you're looking for your “why,” then come and join us at the TEC.

We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and training, and as a result we invest $3 billion a year in tertiary education and training and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74.
Information Directorate: Mōhiohio
The Information Directorate delivers the ICT infrastructure and information tools to support the business and develops data, data products, information, and new tools for colleagues, customers, TEOs, and other agencies to support TEC's invest and champion goals.
Data & Analytics: Raraunga me ngā Tātaritanga:
The Analytics team is the analytics centre of excellence at TEC and contributes to a data-driven culture that adds value to TEC's business.

It is focused on the delivery of business intelligence data products, statistical modelling and data science that creates valuable insights to influence the decision making of TEC's businesses.
About the Role: He angitūtanga:
Reporting to the Team Leader - Analytics, this is a rare and exciting role that will be responsible for establishing best BI practices, leading enterprise BI development and migration projects, and mentoring junior BI developers.

Ultimately, the objective is to deliver BI products to support decision-making, promote a data-driven culture and make a difference to learners in the tertiary sector.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Principal or Senior-level BI Developer who is a trusted technical expert, capable of working with a range of stakeholders and driving organisational change:
* Lead and facilitate workshops to gather business intelligence requirements across the business and develop use cases for insights and reporting.
* Ensure an enterprise approach to business intelligence is undertaken at TEC, with a focus on best practices, security, privacy, automation, consistency, and quality data from source.
* Plan and manage business intelligence activities (e.g., development, migration, governance) alongside the Analytics team leader.
* Advise on the appropriate use of data visualisation for different purposes and context.
* Supports the integration of the BI environment with 3rd party tools to provide predictive analytics and machine learning solutions.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to other members in the team and drive TEC's Business intelligence practice.
What we are looking for: He kōrero mōu
We are looking for someone who has a passion for Business Intelligence, has great communications, customer service and people skills and willing to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

You will bring the following:
* Solid experience in Power BI (i.e. visualisation, DAX, governance, stewardship, ETL)
* Intermediate knowledge and experience with Qlik Sense
* Advanced SQL, strong experience with data analysis and data modelling
* Advanced understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
* Good practise data visualisation and data storytelling skills
* Experience using an agile methodology.
* Ability to engage with business users to understand their information needs.
* Very strong customer service orientation
* Willingness and experience to coach and mentor staff
* JavaScript & design thinking are desirable.
What's in it for you?

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
* You'll be supported by a motivated and experienced leader who values professional growth and will actively support your development in a senior capacity
* A focus on career development and internal opportunities
* A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme and the ability to purchase extra leave.
* Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
* Reduced premiums through our Health Insurance Group Scheme
* At TEC we are committed to supporting a range of flexible working arrangements to help staff manage their work and personal commitments; we expect team members to be in the office at least three days per week to help collaboration.
How to Apply: Me pēhea te tuku tono:
To view the job description and/or apply for the role, please click Apply for This Job or visit the TEC Careers Portal.
If this sounds like you, please apply now for this great opportunity with your tailored Cover Letter and CV, we welcome your application.

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to formal interview after the advertisement closes.

You may be asked to participate in a pre-interview screening via phone or video.
The closing date for this role is Sunday, 26 October 2025.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact hr@tec.govt.nz.
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.
The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand.

We look forward to your application.

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