Data Analyst Insights

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in New Zealand is looking for a Data Analyst Insights to support Employment Services through data extraction, analysis, and visualisation. The role requires strong skills in SQL, Power BI, and MS Excel, along with the ability to deliver high-quality information solutions. This fixed term position is based in Christchurch or Wellington, closing applications on 16 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to Advanced skills in database and analytical tools.
• Experience in providing insights and information solutions.
• A good understanding of statistical trend analysis.
• Ability to translate complex information to non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Identify, collect and evaluate data to generate insights.
• Support decision making across Employment Services activities.
• Collaborate with a diverse team on various topics.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

MS Excel

Statistical trend analysis

Analytical problem-solving

Communication of complex information

Job description

Overview

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Do you thrive on understanding the “why” and providing business and data insights?
• Utilize your analytical capability; identify, monitor and evaluate to report on outcomes
• Salary Range $85,537 - $101,911
• Location Christchurch or Wellington
• Fixed Term Role Until 9 August 2026

About the Role

The Data Analyst Insights, works with a team of analysts in the Regulatory Advice and Data Team to support Employment Services activities by using sound data extraction, analysis and visualisation to help inform decision making across the Employment Relations, Employment Standards system.

In this role, you will identify, collect and evaluate data, information and customer insights and generate good analytical insights. You will identify additional analytical techniques and tools to enhance the identification and generation of insights and apply these techniques to investigate priority business issues and help to develop solutions.

The team has a ‘one team’ approach, meaning that all members of this diverse multi-disciplinary team may lead or contribute to a wide spectrum of the team’s and Branch work as needs and development opportunities require. In return, you will have a variety of topics to uncover, with the opportunity to grow your analytical and insights capability.

This role is a Fixed Term position until 9 August 2026.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -
Skills and Experience Required

• Intermediate to Advanced skills in database and analytical tools such as; SQL, Power BI and MS Excel
• Experience in the provision of insights, information solutions and business information to internal and external customers
• A good understanding of statistical trend analysis
• Proven knowledge and experience in analysing business information needs and the ability to translate these into business information requirements
• A track record of delivering solutions that make sense to the organisation and are of a consistently high standard
• Ability to translate complex and technical information into information easily understood by non-technical staff

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia– Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply

Click here to view a position description. When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you\'re the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

We can\'t wait to hear from you!

Email Emily Boyd quoting ref MBIE/18144 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Thursday 16 October 2025 at 11.59pm.