Data Analyst Insights

Overview

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Do you thrive on understanding the "why" and providing business and data insights?

Utilize your analytical capability; identify, monitor and evaluate to report on outcomes

Salary Range $85,537 - $101,911

Location Christchurch or Wellington

Fixed Term Role Until 9 August 2026

About the Role

The Data Analyst Insights, works with a team of analysts in the Regulatory Advice and Data Team to support Employment Services activities by using sound data extraction, analysis and visualisation to help inform decision making across the Employment Relations, Employment Standards system.

In this role, you will identify, collect and evaluate data, information and customer insights and generate good analytical insights.

You will identify additional analytical techniques and tools to enhance the identification and generation of insights and apply these techniques to investigate priority business issues and help to develop solutions.

The team has a 'one team' approach, meaning that all members of this diverse multi-disciplinary team may lead or contribute to a wide spectrum of the team's and Branch work as needs and development opportunities require.

In return, you will have a variety of topics to uncover, with the opportunity to grow your analytical and insights capability.

This role is a Fixed Term position until 9 August 2026.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana -Skills and Experience Required

Intermediate to Advanced skills in database and analytical tools such as; SQL, Power BI and MS Excel

Experience in the provision of insights, information solutions and business information to internal and external customers

A good understanding of statistical trend analysis

Proven knowledge and experience in analysing business information needs and the ability to translate these into business information requirements

A track record of delivering solutions that make sense to the organisation and are of a consistently high standard

Ability to translate complex and technical information into information easily understood by non-technical staff

Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

Mahi Tahi – Better Together

Maia– Bold and brave

Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future

Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio Waitangi.

We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups / organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

Me pehea te tono - How to Apply

Click here to view a position description.

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.

We can\'t wait to hear from you!

Email Emily Boyd quoting ref MBIE / 18144 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Thursday 16 October 2025 at 11.59pm.

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