Senior Analytics & Insights Specialist

• Full Time
• Application Closes 27 May 2026
• Wellington - Wellington City
• IT Business Analysts

At FMG, we’re proud to be New Zealand’s leading rural insurer – 100% NZ-owned and here for the good of the country. For over 100 years, we’ve supported farmers, growers, and businesses to manage risk and build strong futures. Now, we’re looking for a Senior Analytics & Insights Specialist to help us harness the power of data to drive smarter decision-making across the Mutual.  

About the role

This is a senior individual contributor role where you’ll apply advanced analytics, modelling and insight generation to support complex, strategic decisions across FMG. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, translating data into clear, actionable insights that improve business performance and outcomes. 

You’ll play a key role in strengthening FMG’s data-driven decision-making capability, bringing both technical depth and thought leadership to how analytics is used across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering advanced analytics and insights to support strategic decision-making
• Applying statistical, predictive and (where appropriate) AI-enabled approaches to uncover business value
• Providing expert analytical advice to senior leaders and influencing decisions
• Identifying opportunities where analytics can add value and improve performance
• Translating complex data into clear, compelling insights for a range of audiences
• Designing and developing analytical datasets, models and visualisations
• Supporting responsible, ethical use of data and analytics across FMG
•  Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to develop team capability, build confidence, and strengthen overall analytics maturity.

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in advanced analytics, including statistical analysis and      predictive modelling
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful, business-focused insights
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into plain language
• Experience working across modern analytics tools and platforms
• A relevant tertiary qualification in analytics, data science, statistics or a related field (or equivalent experience) 

Why FMG?

At FMG, we’re more than just an insurer—we’re a Mutual, which means we’re here for our clients and reinvest back into the business for the benefit of rural New Zealand.

We offer:

• A supportive, values-led culture where “we’re in it together”
• Meaningful work that contributes to real outcomes for our customers and communities
• Opportunities to grow your capability and contribute to a maturing analytics function
• Flexible working and a strong focus on wellbeing

If you’re a senior analytics professional who thrives on solving complex problems and influencing real-world outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now! Applications closed 5pm, Wednesday 27th May 2026.