Senior Data Analyst

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Wellness Benefits

Higher duties allowance

Job summary

MBIE seeks a Senior Data Analyst to join the Tourism Domain in the Data, Intelligence and Insights Branch. This fixed-term role supports the Tourism Data and Insights Work Programme, maintaining core tourism data, reporting, stakeholder engagement and data stewardship.

You will develop and improve tourism data products, dashboards and analytical tools across the full lifecycle from understanding user needs to delivery, emphasising accessible and usable information for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data management, analysis and visualisation.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with complex datasets.
• Experience developing dashboards and interactive analytical products using Power BI or similar tools.
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve tourism data products, dashboards and analytical tools across the full data product lifecycle.
• Translate user needs into practical analytical solutions and data products.
• Collaborate with MBIE and tourism sector colleagues to ensure data quality and accessibility.
• Deliver timely, stakeholder-focused reports and self-service analytics.

Skills

Data management

Data analysis

Data visualization

R/Python

SQL

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

SharePoint

Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIESenior Data Analyst (Fixed Term)Discover a career with purpose at MBIEHelp shape how New Zealand's tourism data is accessed, understood and used.Design and deliver impactful dashboards, data products, visualisations and insights for government and industry decision-makers.Apply your data, analysis and storytelling skills to turn complex information into practical evidence.Join a high-performing, collaborative team with a strong reputation for analytical excellence and stakeholder engagement.Fixed-term or secondment position (21 months), Based in Wellington(preferred) and Christchurch, Slary range between $101k and $121k+ KiwiSaver Wellness Benefits Or higher duties allowance if applicableAbout the Role - Tenei turanga:We are seeking to bring an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join the Tourism Domain team in MBIE's Data, Intelligence and Insights Branch. This fixed-term role will support the Tourism Data and Insights Work Programme while helping maintain core tourism data, reporting, stakeholder engagement and data stewardship activities.You will develop and improve tourism data products, dashboards, and analytical tools across the full data product lifecycle from understanding user needs and managing data to analysis, visualisation and delivery. A key focus will be making tourism information accessible, meaningful and easy to use, including through reports, interactive tools and the Tourism Evidence and Insights Centre.Working with colleagues across MBIE and the tourism sector, you will improve data quality, modernise processes, strengthen data storytelling and expand self-service analytics. The Tourism Domain team delivers nationally significant evidence products and works with policy teams, industry partners, destination management organisations, Maori tourism stakeholders, government agencies and international organisations to provide trusted, relevant and user-focused tourism insights.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience RequiredWe are looking for a skilled analyst who combines strong technical capability with a passion for helping people understand and use data.You will ideally bring:Significant experience in data management, analysis and visualisation.Strong experience using R and/or Python to manage, transform and analyse data.Strong SQL skills and experience working with complex datasets.Experience developing dashboards, reports and interactive analytical products using Power BI or similar tools.Three or more years of relevant professional experience.Experience designing user-focused data products that improve accessibility, usability and decision-making.Experience gathering stakeholder requirements and translating them into practical analytical solutions.Strong written and verbal communication skills and conveying the messaging tailored to the audience.A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality customer-focused products.The legal right to live and work in New Zealand and the ability to satisfy MBIE's security clearance requirements if required.Highly desirable but not essential:Experience working with tourism, economic, regional or government data.Knowledge of New Zealand's tourism sector, public policy environment or official statistics system.Experience developing public-facing dashboards, websites or data products.Experience with Power Automate, SharePoint or other modern information management and collaboration tools.About MBIE - Etahi korero mo 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 TogetherMaia - Bold and bravePae Kahurangi - Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika - Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori 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 Maori 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.E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahunga roa o nga iwi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapa kua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.How to Apply - Me pehea te tono: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 Jackie Johonson at [e-mail] quoting ref MBIE/20274 if you have any further questions.Applications close on 20th of October 2026