Contract Senior Data Analyst

About us

At Westpac New Zealand, our purpose is to Help New Zealanders Succeed. As a Bank and one of New Zealand's leading employers, we are passionate about helping people. We are taking action today to create a better future for the people who bank with us, work with us, invest in us or are part of our broader communities. 

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Contract Senior Data Analyst or Technical Systems Analyst to support the early stages of a high-impact project. This is a contract with a possibility of extension ideal for a hands-on problem solver with a passion for understanding complex business systems within the banking industry and driving data clarity across teams.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Partner with teams to translate RBNZ business requirements into Westpac system specifications

• Conduct deep data analysis to understand and resolve discrepancies

• Create clear and professional process models and diagrams

• Investigate how data systems interact and contribute to business workflows

• Participate in functional and user acceptance testing as needed

• Collaborate with engineering teams to write Functional Specifications and support data builds in Spark (DIP)

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst and/or Technical Systems Analyst

• Proficient in SQL and process modelling tools like Visio

• Solid analytical skills including problem-solving, building calculations, and resolving data issues

• Strong communication skills — you're confident speaking with stakeholders and explaining your findings clearly

• Documentation excellence and an eye for presenting information precisely

• Experience in software development cycles (SDLC) and writing technical specifications

• Familiarity with version control systems a plus

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or Computer Science

• Experience with SAS (moderate to advanced preferred)

• Has worked with Westpac data systems like NZDW, DIP, NZLO, ICE, or Credit Connect

• Comfortable contributing in a cross-functional team of around six members

• Banking industry experience highly regarded