Data Analyst
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- What's it like to be a Data Analyst?
- How to become a Data Analyst
- Latest Data Analyst jobs
- Top skills and experience for Data Analysts
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What's it like to be a Data Analyst?
A Data Analyst (Kaitātari Raraunga) works with data sets and computer software to identify and interpret trends in data for businesses and government agencies. The data they analyse is used to help organisations and businesses increase revenue, improve processes and identify areas for improvement. This career is generally office-based and requires you to be good with numbers and a variety of software for gathering, sorting and presenting data.
Tasks and duties
- Working with management to prioritise information needs.
- Collecting and interpreting data about specific topics of importance to the business.
- Analysing results and reporting the findings back to the business.
- Identifying and interpreting trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Developing strategies to optimise the quality of statistical results.
- Maintaining databases.
- Devising new data collection and analysis processes.
How to become a Data Analyst
To become a Data Analyst in New Zealand, you usually need a bachelor degree in a relevant field.
Complete a bachelor degree in a relevant field, such as data analytics, mathematics, statistics, information technology, computer science or economics.
Gain industry experience through an internship or entry-level job that will allow you to work with data sets and software.
Keep your knowledge of technology and software up to date through continuing professional development. Getting certifications from IT Professionals New Zealand can help demonstrate your knowledge of emerging trends in data analysis.
