Analyst Reporting

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.

Analyst Reporting

• 12 months Fixed term / Secondment opportunity
• Wellington based
• Salary range : $90,743- $109,980

We're looking for an Analyst – Reporting to join our team at MSD.

Mo te tunga / About the role

This role is all about turning data into useful insights.

You'll help our operational, policy, and management teams – and the wider public – understand what's happening and why.

You'll work closely with people across MSD, including senior leaders and the Minister's office, to support decisions that affect New Zealanders every day.

To do well in this role, you'll need strong technical and analytical skills, a good understanding of MSD (or the ability to learn quickly), and great communication and relationship skills.

You'll be confident working with data, picking out the important bits, and sharing them in a way that makes sense to others.

Mou – Nga Pukenga me nga Wheako / Skills and experience

We're looking for someone who's confident working with data and can turn complex information into clear insights.

You'll be comfortable working with others, asking the right questions, and helping shape solutions that meet real needs.

You will need :

Relevant additional skills and experience :

We welcome your application and look forward to learning more about what you can bring to the team.

Position Description

Analyst Reporting Position Description

Salary range : $90,743.00 - $109,980.00

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 : Wednesday 24th September, 2025.

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.