Insights Analyst

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Join our Digital Services and Operations, Assets and Supplier Management team. Work in a complex and dynamic ICT environment with an exciting, fast‑paced pipeline of work. Salary $85,537 to $101,911 per annum + kiwisaver and wellness benefits – Wellington based, permanent position.

About MBIE

MBIE is a future‑focused organisation working to grow a healthy, high‑performing New Zealand economy. Our diverse range of functions and international reach mean real career pathways within MBIE. MBIE underpin development and training, and a culture that enables people to work to their natural best.

Our ICT Contracts, Asset and Relationship Management team sits within the Digital Services and Operations group. The team proactively manages contract lifecycles and the relationships with technology suppliers. We use a different approach to tracking technology services consumption to create transparency and financial sustainability.

About the Role

As an Insights Analyst, you will work hands‑on with business teams, foster supplier relationships, and drive actionable insights. You will use Power BI to tell compelling stories about ICT spend and savings and R Studio to automate data ingestion processes. This role requires a detail‑focused, flexible, creative mindset and the ability to tailor reports to audiences by understanding their needs.

About You

Experience in data mining, cleansing, and visualisation is required. You will build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, walking the line between technical expertise and relationship building. Independent thinking and the ability to explore data for new stories is essential. Attention to detail will lead to business decisions with far‑reaching implications.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good understanding of data and insights practices.
• Excellent relationship management skills, communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to ask the right questions and uncover answers that help the business achieve better results.
• Data visualisation – conveying information in a meaningful way so stakeholders can make sense of it.
• Design data solutions to test hypotheses.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, DAX, SQL, R Studio, and cloud services (Azure or AWS).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex issues engagingly.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.

About MBIE Culture

People are at the heart of our work. Our values shape our behaviours : Better Together, Bold and brave, Build our Future, Own It. MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We partner with iwi to find new sustainable solutions and enable economic and social development for Māori.

How to Apply

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role. All applications must be submitted via our online process. Email Matt Guy at quoting ref MBIE / 18386 if you have any further questions. Applications close on 27th of October 2025.

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