Senior Reporting Analyst

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Lead data management and reporting to improve services and strengthen decision making across the Building and Tenancy Branch 
• Drive smarter, more innovative reporting solutions, including the use of emerging technologies such as AI
• Permanent full time role
• Location:  Wellington or Christchurch
• Salary range $101,911 - $121,196 + KiwiSaver and Wellness Benefits

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

This role plays a key part in how we manage and use data across the branch, helping lift the quality of our functions and services, and ensuring decision makers have the information they need - whether they’re on the frontline, in senior leadership or advising Ministers. 

You will:

• Provide technical leadership in data management, reporting, and analysis
• Turn complex data into clear insights that inform decisions at all levels - from frontline operations to senior leadership
• Lead the development of reporting tools and dashboards across Building & Tenancy
• Lead improvements to streamline and enhance reporting processes
• Identify and explore opportunities to introduce smarter, more innovative reporting solutions, including the use of AI
• Troubleshoot, problem solve, and work collaboratively to explore and resolve issues relating to data integrity, reporting, and data management systems
• Coach and mentor others to lift reporting and analytical capability

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking
• Experience in data management, reporting, and BI tools (e.g. Power BI, SAP Client, MS SQL, Business Objects)
• Confident problem solver, able to troubleshoot data and reporting issues
• Able to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non technical audiences
• Experience improving reporting processes and data quality
• Collaborative working style with strong relationship skills
• Ability to coach and support others using self service reporting tools
• Proactive and innovative, with interest in emerging technologies such as AI
• Relevant tertiary qualification and experience in BI, data analytics, or a related field

At time of application you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a Permanent Resident Visa.

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.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Sarah Hutcheson at sarah.hutcheson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19076 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Thursday 26 February 2026.