Investment Analyst

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Assess and evaluate investment funding proposals, and support management of an investment portfolio 
• Use your analytical expertise to inform investment decisions
• Permanent opportunity - Central Wellington location
• $75,114 - $88,266 + KiwiSaver + Wellness Benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We have a unique opportunity for an Investment Analyst to support our work in our Regional Development and Commercial Services Group. 

You will be analytically minded, able to draft and write reports, provide information to decision-makers and provide financial analysis that describe the risks and benefits of investment proposals as well as performing client management activities in relation to existing investments.

Your relationship management skills will hold you in good stead, working with a broad variety of external stakeholders and internal customers across the Unit, MBIE and partner agencies. You will need to be focused and thrive under pressure and have a proactive approach to deliver best practice analysis and solutions.

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

To be successful in this role, you will need to display: 

• Excellent written communication and analytical skills
• Good accounting/financial skills 
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships, both externally and internally.
• Tertiary qualification or relevant experience 
• Must have legal right to live and work in NZ. 

We are looking for a team player with great analytical skills, coupled with an ability to deliver quality work. In return we offer a collaborative workplace and the opportunity to be part of a high performing team, playing its part in making a difference for regional New Zealand.

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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All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.  

Email Marie Manley at marie.manley3@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19133 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Tuesday 17th March 2026, at 11:59pm.