Lead Domain Analyst (Tourism)

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Lead the delivery of tourism data and analytics work programme that informs tourism policy and monitoring frameworks.
• Lead engagement with data service providers and stakeholders in the tourism sector.
• Salary $132,417– $160,472 +KiwiSaver +Wellness Benefits, Permanent, Wellington CBD.

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

This is a senior analytical leadership role focused on ensuring high quality, trusted data services are delivered to support organisational priorities. You’ll sit at the intersection of data, technology, and business, providing domain leadership and shaping how data is used to deliver value.  
 
The Domains team 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. We support and influence the policy debate and provide direct advice to Government and information to stakeholders and the public. 
 
In this role you will:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of data services within the tourism domain, ensuring outcomes are aligned to business priorities
• Work closely with policy teams to support the development of evidence-based tourism policy settings and translation of business needs insights, and recommendations
• Provide analytical and technical leadership across initiatives, embedding best practice and continuous improvement
• Partner with senior stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to ensure data is fit for purpose and trusted

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Demonstrated in-depth experience in using a range of analytical methodologies and latest developments in techniques and practices.

• Experience in project planning and management techniques.

• Strong quantitative and quantitative skills. Experience in leading forecasting and modelling projects is desirable.

• Experience in managing, leading, coaching and mentoring others.

• Strong relationship management and confident communicator at all levels.

• An understanding of the Ministry’s role and a strong understanding of the machinery of government.

• Experience in leading complex pieces of work concurrently, managing competing priorities.

• Demonstrated experience in the public sector would be advantageous.

• The flexibility to work across different teams and domains as needed.

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

Qualifications 

• A relevant post graduate tertiary qualification. Qualifications in economics, statistical modelling and/or forecasting/prediction are desirable.

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 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 Jackie Johnson at jackie.johnson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19358 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 19th May 2026 at 5pm.