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Craig MacKinlay

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I am a conscientious statistician with extensive practical experience using data analytics to drive business growth, improve customer acquisition, maximise returns and reduce costs.

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I am a conscientious statistician with extensive practical experience using data analytics to drive business growth, improve customer acquisition, maximise returns and reduce costs. I enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable insights and building dashboards that tell compelling stories for stakeholders. I thrive in fast-paced environments and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value.

I have a strong track record across government, professional services, and software-enabled industries, with deep expertise in BI, data modelling, and statistical analysis. I am motivated by solving real business problems and continuously improving data governance and analytics maturity.

  • 23 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 22 roles

Senior Workforce Data Analyst · NZ Customs ServiceNov 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

SQL Server SSRS reporting for starting employees, annual/sick leave; workforce analysis, headcount forecasting and Diversity/Gender Pay Gap reporting; Power BI dashboards; Omicron COVID-19 reporting contributions.

Data Modeller/Business Analyst · NIB NZ LtdJun 2020 – Aug 2020 · 3 mos

End-to-end data management; data modelling of current and future states; requirements gathering; scope documentation for Data & Analytics stream; ERD modelling.

Power BI Developer · Sky CityOct 2018 – Jul 2019 · 10 mos

Development of streaming analytics dashboards; Power BI reporting; SQL views for Dynamics data; Azure Blob Storage and Dynamics 365 entity relationships.

Analytics Consultant · Data Analytics LtdMay 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 7 mos
Business Performance Analyst · St John AmbulanceMar 2016 – Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Business Intelligence Analyst · Unitec Institute of TechnologyMar 2015 – Feb 2016 · 1 yr
Senior Data Analyst (Integrated Targeted Operations and Intelligence) · Ministry for Primary IndustriesJun 2013 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos
Underwriting Analyst · TOWERApr 2012 – Jun 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos

Education· 9

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) · University of Auckland2001 – 2026
Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) · University of Auckland2003 – 2026
Bachelor of Science (Statistics) · University of Auckland2003 – 2026
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) · University of Auckland2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 6

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)2001 – 2026
Bachelor of Commerce (Economics)2003 – 2026
Bachelor of Science (Statistics)2003 – 2026
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)2030 – 2026

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