Senior Data Analyst

Ministry of Transport (New Zealand) - Te Manatū Waka; Wellington; On-site; NZD 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A government transport agency in Wellington is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to provide expert insights and data evaluation for transport decisions. The applicant will engage in complex policy analysis, manage projects, and collaborate with various agencies, requiring a strong background in data analytics and effective communication skills. The salary range is competitive, reflecting experience and skills.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Additional leave days

Health and wellbeing benefits

Collaborative working spaces

Employee networks

Qualifications

• Experience with large databases and problem-solving complex issues.
• Ability to provide high quality analytics and expert advice.
• Capable of presenting data and conclusions to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Undertake analyses of complex policy issues and provide authoritative advice.
• Project manage analytic work and develop relationships with transport sector agencies.
• Assist in implementing a data, insights & analytics strategy.

Skills

Strong background and experience in data and analytics.

Fluency in R, use of Git and AWS.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job description

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Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)

Location: Wellington CBD

Salary: $108,126 – $145,055 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)

About the opportunity |ā whakamārama mō te tūnga

Have you always wanted to a detective, a coder, a scientist, and a professor? All at the same time? Are you the type of person who sees many ways to navigate a challenging problem? Do you like to build models to test hypotheses and real-world mechanisms? Are you excited to jump into interesting questions and look forward to scoping approaches, data wrangling, exploring with models and visualisations, and crafting narratives for stakeholders? If the answer to these questions is “yes!” then being a Senior Data Analyst at the Ministry of Transport might just be the job for you.

The Insights & Analytics team are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join their team. As an analyst in this team you will find no day is the same. We do not just report on transport statistics – an analyst in the Insights & Analytics team undertakes research and analysis of complex and sensitive issues to bring evidence and insights into transport decisions.

Be part of a team that goes beyond the reporting of data to provide expert insights, data and evaluation for policy and strategy advice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking analyses of complex policy issues, leading development of innovative, practical, and robust modelling and analysis, and providing authoritative advice often in areas that are complex and sensitive.
• Taking the lead and project managing analytic work.
• Establishing and developing productive relationships with other transport sector agencies and the wider government sector.
• Assisting in the implementation of a data, insights & analytics strategy across the transport sector.
• Based on the work or support that may be required, this position is Wellington based only.

What you’ll bring | Te wāhi ki a koe

You need experience in working with large databases, problem-solving complex issues, and providing high quality analytics. You will provide expert and accurate advice using statistical and graphical techniques and be able to present these data and conclusions in different formats to different audiences.

The successful candidate will require the following skills and experience:

• Strong background and experience in data and analytics.
• An understanding of data, databases, and/or analytical tools (in particular a fluency in R, use of Git and AWS).
• A demonstrated ability to think conceptually, and to translate new and emerging ideas into evidence-based insights and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to a broad range of audiences.

This is an excellent opportunity to draw on your previous relevant experiences and contribute to making positive improvements that will have a positive impact on the wider Ministry and our mahi across Aotearoa.

Salary range | Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau

Based on the level of experience required for this position, we're looking to appoint someone between $109,208 – $145,055 per annum (+ KiwiSaver). The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.

What we offer | Te wāhi ki a mātou

• Supportive work environment and individual development plans
• Additional Ministry leave days
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits including wellbeing days
• Modern offices discreetly located in the CBD with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
• A welcoming range of employee networks.

Join us and be a part of our passionate Ministry, shaping the future of transportation in New Zealand.

About the Ministry of Transport | He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka

The Ministry of Transport is an impartial, expert and trusted adviser to government, shaping transport for New Zealand. We work to deliver a well-functioning transport system that helps grow New Zealand’s economy and productivity.

At the Ministry of Transport, we have approximately 230 staff and pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and high performing Ministry. The Ministry’s values are integrity, excellence, and collaboration.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono mai

To view the job description, or apply online, click Apply. Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

To apply for this role, you must have right to live and work in New Zealand. You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 16 November 2025.

For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Manager, Insights & Analytics Roselle Thoreau at [e-mail].

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of belonging.

For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies to fill this vacancy and unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.