Analyst Developer | Kaiwhakawhanake Tātari

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hours work week

15 days sick leave

3 extra days off during year-end

Job summary

Stats NZ in Wellington is seeking a permanent Analyst Developer to join the Technology Delivery - Analytics team. You will analyse business requirements, design and develop technical solutions, and support QA, testing, and production operations of analytics platform offerings.

Working with Python and R, you will contribute across the full development lifecycle in an agile environment, translating needs into scalable data products and customer‑facing applications for government and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in analytics and software development.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Familiarity with Python and R development and data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and design technical solutions.
• Develop analytics software and data products.
• Perform QA/testing and support production systems across the lifecycle.

Skills

Python

R

Analytics

Team collaboration

Job description

Analyst Developer | Kaiwhakawhanake Tātari New Zealand Government•Wellington, Wellington - Wairarapa, NZ

The role | Te tūnga

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 | 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 koe

Take 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 benefits
• Corporate 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+ kiwisaver