Analyst Developer | Kaiwhakawhanake Tātari

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

End-of-year closure days

Flu vaccines

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

KiwiSaver

Job summary

Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is seeking a permanent, Wellington-based Analyst Developer to deliver analytics solutions, data products and customer-facing applications. You will analyse business requirements, design and develop technical solutions, and support testing and production operations in a collaborative, agile team.

You will bring strong analytics and software development experience, including working with Python and R, and employ package management practices to support scalable data

Qualifications

• Strong experience in analytics and software development.
• Working knowledge with Python and R.
• Familiar with package management practices and tools.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and design technical solutions.
• Develop software and analytics capabilities across the lifecycle.
• Lead QA, testing, and production-support activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver data products and applications.

Skills

Python

R

Analytics

Agile

Tools

Package management

Job description

The role | Te tūngaWe are looking for a permanent, Wellington-based Analyst Developer to join our team, reporting to the Manager Technology Delivery - Analytics.In this role, you will work as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team focused on delivering high-quality analytics solutions, data products, and customer-facing applications. You will be responsible for analysing business requirements, designing and developing technical solutions, managing quality assurance and testing activities, and supporting the ongoing optimisation of systems and services in production.Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will translate business needs into scalable and sustainable technical capabilities that support the collection, management, analysis, and dissemination of data and information. The role will involve system analysis, solution design, software development, and operational support, ensuring our analytics platforms and applications continue to meet evolving business and customer needs.To be successful in this role, you will bring strong experience in analytics and software development, including working knowledge with Python and R, as well as package management practices and tools that support the development, deployment, and maintenance of analytical solutions. You will have a passion for developing robust, high-quality solutions and be comfortable working across the full development lifecycle in a collaborative, agile environment.As part of the Technology Delivery - Analytics team, you will contribute to the systems and platforms that manage incoming data, support analytical processes, and deliver valuable insights and statistical outputs to our customers and stakeholders.What you bring | Nōu te rourou We recognise that valuable skills can come from both paid and unpaid work. You might have gained experience in education, hospitality, technology, public service, the marae, or the arts. You might have experience from community involvement, volunteering, or whānau responsibilities. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills. Please bring your full unique self to your application.For all our roles, we’re looking for people who:Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.We don’t expect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us. Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.About Us | Ko mātou Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus, it’s our people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it.The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and plays an important role in telling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.We’re proud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high quality data with equitable access for all.What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koeTake a look at our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about our organisational values: He pēwhea ā tātou tikanga mahi | The way we work.Some key benefits include:37.5 hours work week.15 days sick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care).3 extra days off (taken during end-of-year office closure).Annual flu vaccines.Funded counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).Visual and hearing health benefitsCorporate rates for a variety of services and products.Study assistance programmes.Rōpū Waiata – weekly cross agency connection.An active social club in each office.Starting salary for this position: $84,027-$113,683+ kiwisaverHow to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tonoSound like you? Click ’Apply now’ to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.Our process is to screen applications as we receive them, so we move to interview stage quickly. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video.Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.Please reach out to [e-mail] if you have any pātai / questions.Note to recruitment agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.