Data Insights Analyst I – Flexible & Impactful

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand); Wellington; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

4.4 weeks annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Wellington is seeking an Analyst (Level 1) to turn data into clear insights that inform decisions across Sector Insights. You will support mandatory obligations under OIA and parliamentary questions, and respond to ad-hoc data requests with robust analyses.

You will work in the Data Response team, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, delivering quality data and compelling narratives that support legislation changes and ministry priorities while growing your skills in a

Qualifications

• Strong interest and curiosity in exploring new data insights.
• Positive can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to respond to ambiguity, tight deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Delivery focus with persistence toward long-term goals.
• Clear communication to translate findings into a compelling narrative.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative spirit to help others succeed.
• Tertiary degree in a relevant field.
• Experience using analytical software such as SAS or Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of mandatory obligations (e.g. Official Information Act requests & Parliamentary Questions).
• Provide ad-hoc data and insights that drive decision-making across teams.
• Contribute to the ministry's ability to support other teams with detailed quality data and insights across government processes.
• Help inform key initiatives and deliver on ministry priorities, including legislation change.
• Drive innovation, quality and impact through data-informed advice.

Skills

passion

positive attitude

flexibility

interpersonal skills

delivery focus

communication

team orientation

tertiary degree

analytical software

Education

tertiary degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAS

Excel

Job description

Ministry of Justice in Wellington is seeking an Analyst (Level 1) to turn data into clear insights that inform decisions across Sector Insights. You will support mandatory obligations under OIA and parliamentary questions, and respond to ad-hoc data requests with robust analyses.

You will work in the Data Response team, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, delivering quality data and compelling narratives that support legislation changes and ministry priorities while growing your skills in a