Head of Business Intelligence

Full job description
Are you a visionary data leader ready to shape the future of insights at RealNZ? We're on the hunt for a Head of Business Intelligence (HoBI) to lead our data strategy, drive innovation, and empower our teams with actionable insights that fuel smarter decisions and better outcomes.

As HoBI, you'll be at the forefront of transforming data into strategic intelligence. You'll architect and oversee our data warehouse, lead advanced analytics initiatives, and champion the use of BI tools across the business. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with the Board, executives, and cross-functional teams to align data insights with RealNZ's strategic goals.


What you will be doing:

Lead BI Strategy: Develop and execute a roadmap for insights that aligns with business objectives.
Drive Innovation: Implement predictive and prescriptive analytics, and explore AI and automation opportunities.
Enable Decision-Making: Deliver timely, accurate, and accessible data to support operational and strategic decisions.
Tool Leadership: Guide the use and evolution of BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Looker.
Team Leadership: Mentor and grow a high-performing team of analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

What are we looking for?

Proven leadership experience and ability to drive change at pace.
Expertise in SQL, data warehousing, ETL, and data governance.
Strong grasp of BI tools and data visualization platforms.
Excellent communication skills to translate data into business value.
Experience with both agile and waterfall methodologies.