Woolworths

We are Woolworths Group | Ko Woolworths Tātou 

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

About the wiqNZ Team 

The wiqNZ team exists to unlock the power of data to imagine the future of retail, making Kiwis' lives a little better every day. We work closely with all New Zealand business units and the broader wiq team to deliver impactful insights.

The role as a Senior Technical Business Analyst, you will be the critical bridge between our business stakeholders, Insights Analysts, and Data Engineers. You will work alongside a business-focused team to close the data knowledge gap and accelerate the delivery of analytics transformation outcomes.

This is a hands-on role where you will not only capture requirements but also get involved in prototyping solutions using SQL, Python and GenAI.

What You’ll Do

• Innovate & Solution Design: Scope and deliver optimised Group-first solutions and drive NZ-led innovation opportunities, including GenAI prototyping

• Bridge the Gap: Act as the translator between business definitions and technical execution, bridging the knowledge gap between Insights Analysts and Data Engineers

• Technical Prototyping: Build prototypes using SQL, and Python to validate concepts 

• Pipeline Development: Work with engineers to define business and data requirements for new pipelines, ensuring data is available in the right production environments within the A&I Data Platform

• Quality & Governance: Champion data quality by undertaking data profiling, testing, and reconciliation activities. You will also create high-quality documentation and data flow diagrams

Who We’re Looking For 

You are a detail-oriented problem solver with a blend of technical and commercial skills. You have a curious mindset, especially regarding the potential of AI tools, and 5-7 years of commercial experience in Data or Analysis.

• Technical Stack: Advanced SQL skills and experience with Python, BigQuery are essential

• Data Fluency: Experience with database queries, data migration/conversion projects, and understanding data platforms.

• Collaboration: A strong communicator who thrives in agile, cross-functional teams and can use tools like Jira, Confluence, and Lucid to drive collaboration.

• Industry Experience: Experience within complex data environments; FMCG or Retail experience is preferred.

What You’ll Experience | Ngā Huanga 

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey:

• Flexibility: A hybrid working model combining support office collaboration with the flexibility of working from home

• Impact: A high-impact role supporting teams who enrich our communities.

• Wellbeing: Programs to prioritise your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app and a progressive leave policy

• Rewards: Team discounts across our Woolworths Group brands and a robust rewards program

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group | No Woolworths tātou

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.