Lead Labour Market Analyst - Forecasting & Policy Insights

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MBIE seeks a Principal Analyst to lead the Labour Market Analysis team, delivering forecasting, econometric analysis and high-impact insights to inform workforce policy across government. You will mentor analysts, collaborate with policy teams, and shape evidence-based decisions that influence Ministers and sector leaders.

The role requires strong economic thinking, ability to translate complex analysis into practical advice, and experience leading major analytical programmes in ambiguous

Qualifications

• Advanced forecasting, econometrics, or quantitative analysis.
• Ability to translate economic insights into practical policy advice.
• Experience leading complex analytical programmes in high-profile environments.
• Experience advising senior leaders or ministers.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across organisations.
• Coaching and developing analysts.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analytical projects and forecasting across labour market indicators.
• Mentor analysts and build technical capability.
• Translate analysis into clear insights for policy makers.
• Collaborate with policy teams to shape workforce policy.

Skills

Forecasting

Econometrics

Quantitative analysis

Economic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring analysts

Job description

MBIE seeks a Principal Analyst to lead the Labour Market Analysis team, delivering forecasting, econometric analysis and high-impact insights to inform workforce policy across government. You will mentor analysts, collaborate with policy teams, and shape evidence-based decisions that influence Ministers and sector leaders.

The role requires strong economic thinking, ability to translate complex analysis into practical advice, and experience leading major analytical programmes in ambiguous