· Ready to shape the future of our electrical distribution network in this exciting new role?

· Flexible working options, incl. work from home up to 2 days per week, 9-day fortnight, and more

· Annual salary reviews and health, life and income protection insurance

Are you passionate about turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that keep communities powered safely and reliably? Join our team as a Network Intelligence Data Analyst and help shape the future of our electrical distribution network.

About the Role

As a Network Intelligence Data Analyst, you’ll play a key role in transforming operational and asset data into meaningful intelligence that supports data visibility and decision‑making across WEL. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to understand technical requirements, develop data solutions and support the integration of new tools and technologies into everyday business processes.

In this exciting new role, you will:

· Develop descriptive and diagnostic analytics using electricity network and business data

· Build dashboards and visualisations that provide meaningful insights for end users

· Support the planning, design, prototyping and delivery of Network Innovation & Performance (NIP) team solutions

· Assist in project delivery, testing, documentation and handover

· Contribute to the development of data‑driven asset management tools

About you

We are looking for someone who brings:

· A degree in engineering, data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science or similar

· Strong skills in SQL and Python, and data modelling techniques in Power BI

· Experience in data solution implementation, configuration and commissioning

· Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for technical and non‑technical audiences

· Exceptional attention to detail, problem‑solving mindset and curiosity

· A collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing

Best-in-class benefits

At WEL, we look after our people, and you’ll benefit from a powerful package of benefits:

· Medical, life and income protection insurance

· Flexible working options – work from home up to two days per week, ability to purchase additional annual leave, 9-day fortnight, and much more

· Relocation costs, and

· An excellent salary package, including annual salary reviews

About WEL Networks

WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.

With around 300 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing. Our vision is bold. And our ambition even stronger, especially as we diversify from traditional ‘poles and lines’ to an innovative and sustainable business.

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We actively value diversity, inclusion and want extraordinary people to join us. It is important to us that we get to experience a little bit of the 'real you' in your application. Check out the full position description for more details.

As part of our commitment to safety in a critical industry, all successful candidates will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test and complete a police background check prior to starting with WEL.

Applications will be screened as they arrive, and interviews may begin before the closing date.