Data Analyst

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Do you have a background in statistics, applied economics, or a related quantitative discipline?
• Do you want to build a data analysis career as part of a collaborative team working alongside experienced Data Analysts?
• Do you want to develop expertise in the energy sector and produce analysis and insights to support policy advice?
• Salary $75,114 - $88,266, Wellington CBD, full-time permanent, +KiwiSaver +Wellness Benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We have an opportunity for a Data Analyst to join the Markets Domain, contributing to the evidence base on the energy sector. This role is perfect for someone who is starting out or looking to take the next step in their analytics career.

Working closely with Senior Data Analysts in the team, you will help deliver on the team’s broader work programme while building up your expertise in the energy sector. 

As a Data Analyst, you’ll support the production of official statistics that inform decision-making across government and the energy sector, and by the public. You’ll be involved in the full process of delivering official statistics - from collecting data from energy sector participants, through to analysis, interpretation, and publication. You’ll apply your analytical, statistical, and communication skills to deliver high-quality, trusted data and insights. 

Your commitment to innovation and generating new ideas and ways of doing things will ensure that our statistics remain fit-for-purpose and relevant in a rapidly changing sector.

Engaging with stakeholders within MBIE, across government, and in the energy sector, you will use your skills to ensure that analysis is accessible, well communicated, and fit-for-purpose.

You will have a background in statistics, econometrics, or applied economics, including experience in at least one statistical programming language. Experience in the R statistical language is preferred.

About the Team

The Domains team in the Data Service Delivery Unit supports policy analysis, regulatory monitoring, and decision-making by delivering high-quality, trusted data assets and innovative analytical solutions. It is made up of five data domains that support MBIE portfolios. This role reports to the Lead Domain Analyst (Markets).

The Markets Domain sub-team is responsible for the energy portfolio. It covers the entire data pipeline from primary data collection through to generating insights to inform decision-making. This includes:

• Sourcing and procuring data
• Producing official statistics on the energy sector
• Fulfilling New Zealand’s energy sector reporting obligations to international agencies
• Producing projections of energy supply, demand and greenhouse gas emissions
• Undertaking modelling and analysis to inform policy development and design

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

We are keen to hear from you if you have the following:

• A background in statistics, econometrics, applied economics, or a related discipline is essential
• Experience with R or a comparable statistical programming language is essential
• Is self-motivated and comfortable with ambiguity, and able to work independently while seeking guidance when needed
• Can deliver high-quality results under pressure and in a changing environment
• Is customer-focused and can develop relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Enjoys working in a heavily team-focused, collaborative environment

You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand and be able to satisfy the Ministry’s security clearance requirements.

Please note this role is not suitable for remote working and will need the incumbent to be based out of Stout Street in Wellington.

Ētahi kōrero mō 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
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori 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 Māori 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.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description.  When you are ready to apply please upload 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 Jackie Johnson at jackie.johnson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18667 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 26th January 2026 at 5pm