Data and Insights Analyst

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Understand the importance of data integrity and security 
• Learn how to develop robust analytical solutions for the team and stakeholders 
• 12 months Fixed-Term, opportunity based in Wellington
• Salary: $85,537 - $101,911

NZGP is a branch within The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). We have a vision for New Zealand’s government procurement to be fair, transparent, inclusive, and efficient. It will deliver more value and respond to changing government priorities. 

While we live and breathe procurement, our branch is a support function to those doing the mahi in the procurement system – government agencies and the suppliers and providers they work with.  We are less of a procurement shop than a shop filled with data, systems, communications, contract and project management people who love procurement. And yes, we have some procurement specialists!

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The Data and Insights Analyst reports to the Manager NZ Procurement Intelligence and Insights within the New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) branch.

The successful applicant will provide business and data analytical services, including identifying, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on outcomes, issues, trends and challenges. You will enable teams to become self-sufficient in reporting and providing solutions to support NZGP’s prioritisation and development of systems and tools with insight led data and insights.

The Data and Insights Analyst ensures quality and consistency of advice and practices. You will bring a clear understanding of how data and information assets can be efficiently and effectively exploited, and provide support throughout NZGP to deliver the overarching branch approach to insights, data management, reporting, data analysis, and information gathering. You will learn how to translate requirements into effective solutions that will greatly impact your team's perception of value. You will be a passionate learner, always keen to pick up new skills and understand new ideas.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated by credibility, personal or collaborative influence, managing expectations and targeted persuasion. 
• Ability to design and develop smart business solutions from complex data sources using the tools utilised by the Procurement Data Analytics team.
• Clear communication skills. Understanding the needs of our stakeholders and communicating complex ideas to them. Being confident and able to clearly communicate complex ideas is a key skill required for this role.
• Experience in determining data required for reporting purposes and how best to report. 
• Strong knowledge and experience of: 
  
  • Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
  • Analytical tools including R, SQL and Power BI.
  • Microsoft Dynamics CRM. 
  • Understanding of Data modelling, Data Structure including Data quality and assurance processes.
• Ability to critically analyse complex data, develop metrics and measurable performance indicators. A good understanding of statistical trend analysis.
• Organised with good time and task management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and demands from stakeholders.
• Well-developed analytical and conceptual thinking. 
• High degree of political nous and a strong working knowledge of the machinery of Government. 
• Analytical experience using complex and disparate information to deliver insights and trends.
• Relevant Tertiary qualification or comparable relevant experience and/or professional development demonstrating qualifications for the role.

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:

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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 Danielle Plane at danielle.plane2@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18971 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday 8th February 2026, at 11:59pm.