Analyst / Senior Analyst Insights

Help shape better outcomes for New Zealanders.

Join us to deliver high-quality analysis and advice that supports service delivery, policy development, and performance monitoring.

About us

The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation.

We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve.

We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

About the role | Mo te tunga :

We are seeking an Analyst or Senior Analyst to join our Employment Insights team.

You will provide accurate information, analysis, and advice to enable well-informed decision making and risk assessment.

You'll build strong relationships across the Ministry and with external partners, contributing to projects that make a real difference for our communities.

Ko te mahi | What you'll be doing

• Deliver high-quality, objective analysis and advice (including responding to enquiries) within set timeframes
• Monitor, analyse, evaluate, and report on the labour market and MSD's employment assistance
• Present information clearly for non-technical audiences (written and verbal)
• Contribute to and lead projects relating to the labour market and employment
• Support operational and policy development through evidence-based recommendations
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and external agencies
• Support others to build their analytical capability and deliver high quality analysis and advice

What you bring | Ou pumanawatanga :

• Strong data and analytical capability, with confidence in setting up robust monitoring and analytical processes and analysing data (e.g. using Microsoft Excel, SAS, etc).
• Ability to respond to urgent requests under pressure and deliver clear, succinct narratives that highlight the 'so what?'
• Translate technical outputs into simple narrative and advice that is easily understood by the leadership team and operational teams
• Experience investigating and analysing problems, and reaching sound conclusions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience as a collaborator and relationship builder, both internally and externally, including having a client focus, and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Economics, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, or similar) or equivalent experience
• Enthusiasm, rigour, and a focus on excellence in their work

If you are interested in the Senior Analyst level, you will also need to demonstrate :

• Advanced technical or analytical skills and experience in complex analysis
• Ability to lead substantial pieces of work and coordinate input from others
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff
• Breadth of view of organisational issues and understanding of key imperatives across agencies
• Ability to provide high-quality advice on complex issues independently
• Experience representing the Ministry externally and taking a leadership role in meetings
• Proven ability to add value to written communication and present advice to senior management and Ministers

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, and indicate whether you wish to be considered for the Analyst or Senior Analyst level.

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tunga :

Senior Analyst Position Description

Analyst Position Description

How to apply

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.

Note : Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

All applications must be made online.

If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at

Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work.

This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Closing date : Monday 1st December,

We will review applications as they come through and may interview before or shortly after the closing date.

Early applications are encouraged.

Please ensure you are available for interviews between the 3rd and 5th of December.

Joining us

Joining MSD means being part of a whanau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.

We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment.

We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity.

We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Maori, Hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.