AVERAGE SALARY
$64- $133k
SKILLS DEMAND
HIGH
CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN New Zealand
29,202
What is a Data Analyst
What does a Data Analyst do?
A Data Analyst studies and reports on analytics and statistics to help businesses accurately forecast and achieve their goals. Day to day tasks include but are not limited to:
- Select data, analytics and statics for reporting and analytics
- Identify and interpret trends and patterns within analytics and data
- Gain business insights and make recommendations
- Develop interpreted data reports for clients to help them make sound business decisions
- Measure and test data and analytics sources to ensure that their information is sound
Getting in and Qualifications
Personal Skills
Data Analyst will have a set of personal skills that will help them navigate the specifics of their role. They include but are not limited to:
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Methodical and lateral approach to problem-solving
- Independently motivated
- Resourceful problem solvers
- Exceptional accuracy skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Can work efficiently under pressure
- Definitive analytical skills
Work Experience Pathways
- Data entry and research
- IT Internships
- Project management
- Data process development testing, study and projects
Subject Pathways
- Business Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English
- Information Management
- Statistics
- Maths
