Analyst Developer | Kaiwhakawhanake Tātari

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

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

Sick leave 15 days

EAP counselling

Health benefits

Study assistance

Social club

Job summary

Statistics New Zealand is seeking a permanent Wellington-based Analyst Developer to join our cross-functional team, reporting to the Manager Technology Delivery - Analytics. You will translate business needs into scalable analytics solutions, designs, and customer-facing applications across the full development lifecycle.

You will work with Python and R, contribute to software development, QA, and production support in an agile environment, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Strong analytics and software development experience with Python and R.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Experience across the full development lifecycle in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and design technical solutions.
• Develop analytics solutions, data products and customer-facing applications.
• Manage quality assurance and testing activities.
• Provide production support and system optimisation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and data services.

Skills

Python

R

Analytical thinking

Agile

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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 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.

Forallour roles,we’relooking for people who:

• Act with integrity, take responsibility, and dowhat’sright even whenit’shard.
• Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges aschancesto grow.
• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.

Wedon’texpect 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.

Stats NZTataurangaAotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus,it’sour people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences,recognisingthat our work is strengthened by the people behind it.

The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and playsan important rolein 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’reproud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, witha goalof deliveringhigh qualitydata withequitableaccess for all.

What’sin it for you? |Ngāhuakariroki akoe

Take a lookat our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about ourorganisationalvalues:Hepēwheaātātoutikanga mahi | The way we work.

Some key benefits include:

• 37.5hourswork week.
• 15dayssick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care).
• 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.
• An activesocialclubin each office.

Starting salary for this position:$84,027-$113,683+kiwisaver