Senior Analyst Developer | Kaiwhakawhanake Tātari Matua
First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.
- Fixed term to June 2028
- Influence technical direction, development standards, and continuous improvement practices
- Meaningful public service work building modern, high‑quality solutions that support decision‑making for Aotearoa
The role | Te tūnga
This fixed term (From early January 2026 to end of June 2028), Wellington or Christchurch based role sits within our Technology Services group, reporting to the Technology Delivery Manager – Survey Platform team. Your role will be working in a team that builds online surveys using our online survey platform as well as owns and maintains all the integrations with various parts of the wider Collections ecosystem.
As part of a supportive, multicultural Agile delivery team, you’ll contribute across both project work and business‑as‑usual support. As a Senior Analyst Developer, you’ll resolve production issues, deliver enhancements, and manage deployments while working closely with business units, service providers, and technology teams. You’ll help design and deliver solutions aligned to our platform development standards, support them in production and contribute to the continuous improvement of our team’s standards and practices.
We are looking for someone with a solid design eye and who can build strong relationships with our design team; enjoys solving problems and finding opportunities to improve the way we operate our team.
This role would suit someone who can bring:
- Proven experience as a full-stack developer with excellent proficiency using JS and .Net technologies
- Awareness of technologies used for cloud-based web applications, using SQL databases, backup strategies
- Familiarity with modern software development approaches such as automated testing, test driven development (TDD), continuous integration, pair programming, code review and version control
- A solid understanding of common web security risks and the corresponding mitigations
- Experience working under time pressure and to deadlines, with strong attention to detail and a passion for quality
- Knowledge of, or experience working with, New Zealand Government Web Standards would be a plus
- Exposure to, or interest in, working with other technical stacks – basically be very open to learning and expanding your experience in order to help the team achieve its goals over the next couple of years.
- Knowledge and experience, or willingness to learn about Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo and Te Ao Māori.
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
We recognise that valuable skills can come from both paid and unpaid work. You may have gained experience through education, hospitality, technology, public service, the marae, the arts, community involvement, volunteering, or whānau responsibilities. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills, and encourage you to bring your full, unique self to your application.
For all our roles, we’re looking for people who:
- Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.
- Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
- Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.
- Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
- Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.
We don't expect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us. In your cover letter, tell us about yourself, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.
About Us | Ko mātou
Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus, it’s our people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it.
The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and play an important role in telling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.
We're proud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high-quality data with equitable access for all.
Curious about what it's really like to work here?
Before applying, we encourage you to watch our Life at Stats NZ video. It offers a glimpse into who we are, what we value, and the diverse perspectives and experiences that make Stats NZ a great place to work.
What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe
Take a look at our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about our organisational values: He pēwhea ā tātou tikanga mahi | The way we work.
Some key benefits include:
- 5-hour working week.
- 15 days sick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care).
- 3 extra days off (taken during end-of-year office closure).
- Annual flu vaccines.
- Funded counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Visual and hearing health benefits (for permanent kaimahi).
- Corporate rates for a variety of services and products.
- Study assistance programmes.
- Rōpū Waiata – weekly cross-agency connection.
- An active social club in each office.
Starting salary for this position: $97,270 - $131,601 + kiwisaver
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Sound like you? Click 'Apply now' to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.
We screen applications as we receive them, so we may move to interview stage quickly. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen by phone or video.
Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.
Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any pātai / questions.
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