Analyst

The role / Te mahi

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated analyst to contribute to the University’s strategic space planning and optimisation.

As part of the Property and Campus Development Division, you’ll support the Strategic Space Programme with high-quality data analysis, insightful reporting on the University’s current and future space needs. Your work will directly influence smart, evidence-based decisions around planning and investment decisions.

You will partner with teams across the University, including Strategy Analytics, Finance, HR and IT to develop scenarios, improve processes, and enhance systems that support efficient and sustainable use of space.

As the go-to person for space data, you will ensure a high level of service for stakeholders while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen how space is managed across the University.

Your skills and experience / Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are seeking a candidate with strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, or business/process analysis.
• Strong skills in data management, including working with databases and generating insights from complex datasets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
• Experience working with stakeholders to gather data, develop solutions, and improve processes.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g., commerce, IT, information management) or equivalent experience.

Experience in the tertiary sector or within a large, complex organisation, as well as knowledge of spatial planning or asset management concepts, will be advantageous.

About our team / Mō te tīma

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest University with a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages.

The Property & Campus Development Division is responsible for the University’s built environment, supporting over 4,000 staff and 20,000 students across multiple campuses. Delivering the right spaces to support teaching, research, and student experience is a complex and evolving challenge—one where data and insights are critical to success.

Further details / Pūroko

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $75,631 to $80,503 per annum, top of range is $88,750 per annum.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka | University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. We welcome the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives.

For further information, please contact the Rachel Sutton, Strategic Space Programme Manager via the contact details below.

Application / Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button.

Applications quoting reference number 2600776 will close on Sunday, 7 June 2026.