" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eBusiness Performance Analyst\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20502\"\u003e ICT, Digital \u0026amp; Technology \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20503\"\u003e Business Intelligence, Insights \u0026amp; Analytics \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20504\"\u003e Christchurch \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20505\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 15/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary + benefits + learning \u0026amp; development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborative \u0026amp; supportive environment + your expertise and ideas are valued\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfluence senior leaders + drive meaningful business improvements through data\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Our client is an established New Zealand business operating in a complex, logistics-focused environment. With a strong focus on improving operational performance and making better use of data, they\u0027re looking for someone who can bring commercial insight and fresh thinking to the business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Why this role?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a business partnering opportunity for an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Performance Analyst\u003c/strong\u003e who enjoys working with senior leaders and influencing decisions rather than simply producing reports.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll work closely with operational leadership, using data to identify efficiencies, understand costs and challenge existing thinking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re looking for someone commercially astute, confident in their recommendations and comfortable working within an established data strategy and governance framework.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0027ll be doing\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartnering with senior leaders to understand business challenges and influence operational decisions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalysing logistics costs, fleet utilisation, distribution efficiency and overall performance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying cost-saving opportunities and recommending practical improvements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping meaningful reporting and dashboards to support decision-making\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding analysis to support forecasting, budgeting and operational planning\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with Data, Finance and operational teams to maintain accurate, consistent reporting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollowing established data architecture, methodologies and governance standards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelping stakeholders become more confident using data in their day-to-day decisions\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we\u0027re looking for\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll bring strong analytical skills, commercial understanding and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeally, you\u0027ll have:\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e3+ years\u0027 experience in business performance, commercial, operations, supply chain or financial analysis\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial acumen and the ability to translate data into practical recommendations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience analysing operational costs, performance drivers and improvement opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced \u003cstrong\u003eExcel and Power BI\u003c/strong\u003e skills, alongside working knowledge of SQL\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA sound understanding of data quality, governance and established reporting standards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe confidence to constructively challenge assumptions and offer alternative perspectives\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across technical and non-technical teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Experience in logistics, transport, distribution or another operationally complex industry would be advantageous. Exposure to \u003cstrong\u003eDatabricks\u003c/strong\u003e or modern data platforms would also be beneficial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy you\u0027ll want this\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll have the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and contribute to decisions that influence business performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With an established Data \u0026amp; Analytics function and clear technical foundations already in place, you can focus on building relationships, uncovering opportunities and delivering insights that make a measurable difference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the business and wants their analysis to lead to action.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please apply via the link with your updated CV, or reach out to Rachael Tobeck for a confidential chat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e #SCR-rachael-tobeck \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2002834\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "