Analyst Developer | Kaiwhakawhanake Tātari

Statistics NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5h work week

Sick leave 15 days

End-of-year extras (3 days)

Flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Corporate discounts

Study assistance programmes

Cross-agency connections

Office social club

Job summary

Stats NZ is seeking a permanent Analyst Developer based in Wellington to join the Technology Delivery - Analytics team. You will analyse business requirements, design and develop technical solutions, and support QA, testing, and production operations across the full development lifecycle in an agile setting.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver data products and customer-facing applications, using Python and R, and manage packaging and deployment of analytical solutions in

Qualifications

• Experience in analytics and software development.
• Proficient with Python and R.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and design technical solutions.
• Develop analytics applications and data products.
• Support testing, QA, and production operations across the lifecycle.

Skills

Python

R

Analytics

Software development

Agile

Git

Tools

Git

Job description

The role |Tetūnga

We 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 |Nōuterourou

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 |Komātou

Stats NZTataurangaAotearoa 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 NewZealand. 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’sin it for you? |Ngāhuakariroki akoe

Take a look at our StatsNZ careers site to learn more about our organisational values:Hepēwheaātātoutikanga mahi | The way we work.

• 37.5hourswork week.
• 15dayssick 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 benefits.
• Corporate rates for a variety of services and products.
• Studyassistanceprogrammes.
• RōpūWaiata– weekly cross agency connection.
• An activesocialclubin each office.
• Starting salary for this position:$84,027-$113,683+kiwisaver