Analyst Level 1
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
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Job summary
The Ministry of Justice in Wellington is seeking an Analyst (Level 1) to join Sector Insights Group, National Office. You will turn data into compelling stories to inform decision making for justice sector leaders, delivering insights that support policy and operations.
As an Analyst, you will respond to information requests, partner with stakeholders, and develop robust analyses that drive improvements and outcomes across the justice system.
Qualifications
- A tertiary degree in a relevant field.
- Experience using analytical software (such as SAS or Excel).
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to translate analyses into a compelling narrative.
Responsibilities
- Support delivery of mandatory obligations (OIA requests & Parliamentary Questions) and ad-hoc data requests.
- Contribute to data and insights docking into machinery of government processes; inform key initiatives.
- Support sector priorities including legislation changes with quality data insights.
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Job description
- Data in the right hands can tell a compelling story
- Help us shine a light on the unknown for our customers
- Bring your energy and skills to our highly engaged team with a great culture
- Data in the right hands can tell a compelling story
- Help us shine a light on the unknown for our customers
- Bring your energy and skills to our highly engaged team with a great culture
We are looking for people as passionate about data as we are. In Sector Insights, we are united in a common goal of using data to drive insights to inform decision making by justice sector leaders. We support justice agencies to work together to deliver ambitious results for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
Your role as an Analyst is as a catalyst for change and improvement based on empirical data. Not just hunches or maybes, but well researched, robust data which tells a clear and engaging story.
As an Analyst in the Data Response team, you would be responsible for:
- supporting delivery of our mandatory obligations (i.e. Official Information Act requests & Parliamentary Questions) as well as ad-hoc requests for data and insights that drive decision-making
- contributing to our ability to support other teams across the ministry with detailed quality data and insights docking into machinery of government processes or informing key initiatives delivering on ministry priorities, including legislation change.
Now is an exciting time for you to become part of the Ministry of Justice in Sector Insights as the data and advice we provide are highly sought after. Our work is characterised by innovation, quality, and impact, and we inform the direction of Justice agencies.
You will demonstrate curiosity in uncovering new data insight opportunities, a strong commitment to team success, and a proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to grow.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- passion and curiosity - with a strong desire to explore new opportunities for using data insights
- a positive can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- flexibility to respond to ambiguity, multiple deadlines and changing priorities
- strong interpersonal skills to build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders
- a delivery focus, with persistence to work towards long term goals
- good communication skills and the ability to translate your findings into a compelling narrative
- a strong sense of team, engaging and helping others around you to succeed
- a tertiary degree in a relevant field
- experience using analytical software (such as SAS or Excel).
- A place you can be yourself
- A team with a strong supportive culture
- Opportunities to learn and develop
- Competitive salary package
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Sector Insights is comprised of five teams – Analytics and Modelling, Business Intelligence, Data Response, Reporting and Advice, and Research and Evaluation.
We work collaboratively, turning data into insight to support the delivery of better services and outcomes to people engaging with the Justice system. We achieve this by helping our partners answer three critical questions: What's happening? Why is it happening? and What would happen if?
This supports Justice Sector leaders to focus improvement efforts on the areas that will make the biggest difference to New Zealanders.
Our work is challenging and complex. Our goals are ambitious. We make a real difference to the New Zealand Justice system. Our teams are sharp-minded, curious and influential. We have inspirational leaders who support, challenge and actively promote career development. Work-life balance is a priority for us, and everyone is encouraged to support their wellbeing. We offer a dynamic and social environment, a place you can be yourself.
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- 4.4 weeks annual leave
- Access to professional development and learning opportunities
See our full range of benefits here.
With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $67,066 and $85,567 based on skills and experience.
Applications close on 1 November 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz
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