Principal Performance Analyst and Senior Performance Analyst

Overview

Job Title : Principal Performance Analyst and Senior Performance Analyst

Role type : Permanent, full-time

Location : Wellington – on site

Salary

Principal role (GSR C) : $119,376 to $128,861 depending on skills and experience

Senior role (GSR D) : $100,934 to $114,591 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ) works to ensure that fisheries resources are managed to provide the greatest overall benefit to New Zealanders. Our focus is the sustainability of New Zealand\'s wild fish stocks, aquaculture, and the wider aquatic environment, now and for future generations.

We have an exciting opportunity for two analysts (1x Principal and 1x Senior) to join our Governance and Performance team.

The Governance and Performance Team works to enable FNZ to continuously improve its performance. The team supports FNZ\'s governance and planning processes, undertakes business analysis, provides insights and advice, and leads business improvement projects.

As an analyst in the Governance and Performance Team, you will have a diverse and interesting work programme with involvement in work programming, budgeting and cost recovery processes, statutory reporting and risk management. You will also gather data and lead projects to improve aspects of FNZ\'s performance.

You will engage regularly with the Fisheries New Zealand Leadership Team and a wide range of staff from across the Ministry for Primary Industries.

To be successful in the role, you will need strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent writing skills, and the ability to form and maintain relationships with a wide range of people.

To find out more about Fisheries New Zealand and what we do please click here.

About You - Mōu

Bring your relevant tertiary qualification, analytical skills, and significant relevant work experience along with your attention to detail and your enjoyment of working in a fast moving, busy environment where no two days are the same. You do not need to have a fisheries background. You may come from the private or public sector.

You will have;

• Experience building productive relationships with stakeholders and senior leaders
• Refined interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to collate and analyse detailed business and financial information, develop insights, and recommendations.
• Significant experience preparing reports and other written communication for senior leaders
• Ability to provide advice that supports robust decision-making processes
• Skilled in the use of data visualisation techniques
• Experience in business planning, analysis and performance monitoring

Additional skills required for the Principal role include;

You do not need to meet all the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

These roles sit within the Strategy and Governance Directorate, and report to the Manager Governance and Performance. A small, energetic and hard-working team, based on one floor, and surrounded by other smart, galvanised kaimahi working across various teams in Fisheries New Zealand and the broader MPI.

About MPI - Mō Te Manatū Ahu Matua

We\'re passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki – guardianship of our natural resources.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whanau and hāpori. We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we would like to know about you, your values, your interests, and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and / or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 19 October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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