Impactful Data & Research Analyst

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Wellness benefits

Higher duties allowance

Job summary

MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) in Wellington seeks a Research and Data Analyst or Senior Research and Data Analyst to deliver data-driven insights that inform science investment decisions. You will create tools and reports, translate complex data into clear messages for diverse audiences, and support performance monitoring across MBIE’s investments.

You will work with Excel, SQL and Power BI to manage and present data, maintain data integrity, and build credible

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
• Experience using Excel, SQL, Power BI to manage, summarise, interpret and present data.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools, reports and analyses that tell MBIE's science investment story and support management of investments and monitoring processes.
• Present clear, evidence-based interpretations of underpinning information and look beyond the obvious.
• Champion data integrity and use quantitative information to steer operational practice and performance monitoring.
• Build credible, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across MBIE and beyond, providing responsive analytical support.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in statistics/science/social sciences

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) in Wellington seeks a Research and Data Analyst or Senior Research and Data Analyst to deliver data-driven insights that inform science investment decisions. You will create tools and reports, translate complex data into clear messages for diverse audiences, and support performance monitoring across MBIE’s investments.

You will work with Excel, SQL and Power BI to manage and present data, maintain data integrity, and build credible