Data Analyst

at  Stuff

Want to do interesting stuff, learn new stuff, develop innovative stuff? Then why not work for Stuff?
We’re looking for a Data Analyst to join Stuff Digital’s growth team and support us in delivering incredible experiences for New Zealand’s biggest news audience.
Your primary responsibility will be to provide simple, accessible data and insights both at pace and for future planning to ensure we understand our audiences. You’ll see what others don’t. You’ll help Stuff Digital make the right decisions on everything from story commissioning to search optimisation to content distribution.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Background in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, market research or relevant practical experience.
• Analytical: Ability to look at numbers, create meaningful graphs, tell the story creatively and surface up unique and proprietary insights
• Clarity: Ability to tell signal from noise in the data, and answer the ‘so what?’ question behind the observed numbers and patterns
• Reporting: Ability to tell stories from the presented data comprehensively and in an unbiased way, with proven previous experience in authoring insights reports, blog posts and other published writing
• Communicator: Excellent speaking and writing skills with the ability to communicate complex insights to non-technical audiences
• Trendsetter: Endlessly curious and interested in the market
  If you’re ready to take your data analysis skills to the next level and be a part of a future-focused team, apply now to become our Data Analyst. Join us in optimising our performance to maintain Stuff’s #1 market position.
  Think you can do the job? Then apply now and start your journey with Stuff today.
  Ka oti rānei i a koe tēnei mahi? Kāti, tono mai ināianei kia tīmata ai tō haerenga me Stuff i tēnei rā.
  Stuff champions inclusion. Be it gender, ethnicity, beliefs, abilities or experiences - we know that diversity brings another lens through which we all learn, connect and grow.
  E kōkiri nei a Stuff i te whāinga kia whai wāhi ai te katoa. Hāunga te ira, te iwi, ngā whakapono, ngā āheinga, ngā wheako rānei o te tangata - e mōhio nei tātou mā te kanorau e whai tirohanga hou ai, e ako ai, e tūhono ai, e whanake anō ai tātou katoa.
  As we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities in New Zealand, we will always invite and encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, disabilities and ages. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
  Nā runga i tā mātou ū ki tētahi taiao mahi e whakaatu ana i te kanorau o ngā hapori i Aotearoa, i te ao, i te pō, ka pōhiringia, ka ākina anō ngā tono mahi a te marea whānui, hāunga te ira, te iwi, te hauātanga, te pakeke rānei. E ū nei mātou ki te whai kia wātea ai ā mātou ara whai mahi ki te katoa i runga i te mana taurite.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Data analysis: Use internal and external data sources to track Stuff’s performance against key metrics.
• Actionable insights: Offer insight into audiences, human behaviours and market/competitive trends, enabling data and insights-driven conversations and action.
• Innovation: Stay ahead of competitors by testing new trends, technologies, and platforms.
• Reporting: Create reports that communicate insights and key performance indicators in engaging and easy-to-understand formats.
• Results: Advocate within the business for the value and power of actionable insights to deliver breakthrough stories that drive better business results.