Research & Data Analyst
Wellington, NZ, 6011
Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
Join Us as a Research and Data Analyst – Powering Digital Innovation Across Aotearoa
Salary range – $75k-$88k+Kiwisaver and wellness benefits
Employment type – Permanent
Location – Wellington (Preferred)
Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and inquisitive Research and Data Analyst to play a key role in supporting digital transformation initiatives for New Zealand businesses. This position sits within the Business and Consumer Branch and is primarily responsible for supporting the eInvoicing programme, where your analytical expertise will help shape the strategic direction and deliver meaningful impact. Reporting to the Manager Strategic Business Operations you will also support other initiatives across the wider branch.
You will be responsible for providing high-quality data insights, reporting and analytics that inform decision-making and drive performance. Your ability to apply critical thinking and explore “what if” scenarios will be essential in helping navigate complex challenges and achieve goals.
In addition to your analytical work, you will lead end-to-end research, from designing and deploying surveys to interpreting and presenting findings, ensuring our initiatives are grounded in evidence and aligned with business needs.
What You’ll Do:
• Deliver insightful analytics and reporting to support digital transformation
• Apply strategic thinking to help teams achieve their goals
• Design and run research projects that inform decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn data into action
Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required
› Relevant tertiary qualification preferred and/or comparable experience.
› A good understanding of data and insights practices.
› Highly experienced in MS Excel and Power BI and have experience creating dashboards and reports.
› Able to manipulate large datasets design and develop smart business solutions from complex data sources.
› Able to proactively identify key relationships and possesses an ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships, through trust and credibility.
› Excellent communication skills. A large part of this role is understanding the needs of our stakeholders and communicating complex ideas to them. Therefore, being confident and able to clearly communicate complex ideas in a way that engages them is a key skill required for this role.
All candidates must have the legal right to live and work in 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:
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of digital services in Aotearoa, we’d love to hear from you.
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 Matt Guy at matt.guy@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19402 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on 3 May 2026
Note - Owing to business needs the ad may close before the advertised end date. Please apply now to ensure you do not miss out on this opportunity. Testing of data and analysis skills may be required as part of the interview process.