Senior Strategy Analyst

• Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for turning complex information into actionable insights?

• Salary range between $93,656 - $126,500 depending on skills and experience.

• Permanent role, Wellington location preferred but flexible. 

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As a Senior Strategy Analyst, you will provide high-quality strategic advice, performance reporting, analysis, and insights to support executive decision-making. Working across the organisation, you will help strengthen enterprise planning and our performance framework, identify emerging trends and opportunities, and contribute to strategic initiatives that drive organisational success.

You will collaborate with leaders, managers, and specialist teams to ensure performance systems, reporting, and strategic planning processes are effective, fit-for-purpose, and aligned to organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities;

• Lead and continuously improve strategic planning, enterprise performance, and reporting processes.

• Analyse internal and external trends to provide insights and support evidence-based decision-making.

• Support managers and leaders with performance reporting, analysis, and improvement initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to enhance organisational efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance.

• Provide technical expertise, leadership, and coaching, while promoting best practice and innovation.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.

• Deliver high-quality analysis, advice, and reporting, ensuring risks, issues, and opportunities are proactively managed.

• Maintain robust information management, governance, and collaborative knowledge-sharing practices to support organisational capability and performance.

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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring;

• Proven experience in strategy development, strategic analysis, enterprise planning, or performance management.

• Strong knowledge of performance frameworks, systems, and reporting processes.

• Experience translating business needs into practical enterprise-wide frameworks and solutions.

• A background in economics or previous experience in consulting related (or equivalent) roles would be advantageous.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse organisational performance and provide meaningful insights.

• Excellent business writing, reporting, and presentation skills.

• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring systems, processes, and performance measures.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture.

• Naturally curious, with a desire to understand root causes and emerging opportunities.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

• Political awareness and sound judgement.

• Resilience and composure in a dynamic environment.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you?

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.

We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.

Want to know more?

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now

Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate.

Salary: Between $93,656 - $126,500, depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. 

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Aleena Antony, Senior Recruitment Advisor at [email protected].