Intermediate Insights Analyst - 1 year fixed term contract

At Trade Me, we're about connecting Kiwi to create the life they want. Whether it's the big things like finding a home, a job, a car or growing their business, or the smaller things, like finding that right bedside table or parting ways with some old stuff. At Trade Me our vision is to be the place where Kiwi look first.

A key component of this role is the importance of connecting our data with what is happening across the business so we are looking for a passionate Intermediate Insights Analyst with commercial acumen who has a keen interest in making a difference at Trade Me.

You'll play an important role in understanding our audience, engagement, revenue, inventory and providing meaningful insights that help us to identify opportunities, test hypotheses and inform our sales, product, and marketing strategies.

This role is based in Wellington, fixed term for one year.

Here is what you can expect from this role:

Work with stakeholders to answer questions using our data

Use the latest in AI tooling, including an extensive and mature implementation of Claude to assist in the production of analytics and insights

Dig into the data to understand the drivers of our business, causes of the trends and what we can do about it

Design, produce and present insights products to stakeholders across the business to help them in decision making and lead the use of data in experimentation

Develop insights generation techniques using a variety of tools ranging from first principles approaches to AI and machine learning

What you will bring to our team:

Experience in rapid synthesis; able to turn complex data requests into clear, actionable executive summaries with short turnaround times to support live decision making

Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time, including actively managing, prioritising and progressing multiple requests whilst keeping stakeholders informed along the way

Experience demonstrating agile problem solving, translating vague business questions into analytical plans and executing them efficiently

Intellectual curiosity with a deep-seated desire to understand the mechanics of the business and explore opportunities

Proficiency in data tools including and not limited to SQL, Power BI, Python or R, Google Analytics

Experience or ability to experiment with AI tools such as Claude code or Snowflake Cowork

A proven ability to establish excellent cross-functional working relationships across all people within the company and key customers

* The ability to convey complex, technical information to non technical persons

You'll have the best time working at Trade Me, and this is why:

#AI and Tech: We live and breathe AI in our daily tasks. We value curiosity and an open mind towards new tech, offering dedicated AI skilling to help you grow and thrive in a fast-changing landscape. #Flexibility: Flexibility means different things to different people and we support you to find what works, including a utilities allowance. We value team connection and come together in person on Monday and at least one other day a week.

#Wellness: Being your best self means caring for your physical and mental wellbeing, we offer lots of resources to help you along the way.

#Leave: We support you with leave when you need it, including 10 days of sick leave from day 1.

#Social: Nothing beats getting together to have some fun and celebrate our success. Join us in the office on payday for company paid lunches. Regular Friday drinks and nibbles, annual Trade Me company awards, celebrations and more.

#Learning: Whether it's on the job, formal training, or mentoring, you'll grow with us from Day 1. We're big on internal mobility and look to our own talent first for new opportunities.

We know some candidates can be reluctant to apply for roles if they feel they don't 'tick all the boxes'. If you're excited about this opportunity, we'd still really like to hear from you so please send us your resume and a short cover note outlining the "Why".