Senior Data Analyst

Nz Ministry For Primary Industries; Wellington; On-site; NZD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Wellness payment

Career development across MPI

Professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

Nz Ministry For Primary Industries, Fisheries Data Management is seeking a Senior Data Analyst in Wellington to lead complex data analysis and stewardship, ensuring high-quality fisheries information for research, policy and sustainable management.

You will work at the intersection of data, science and business, building partnerships with stakeholders while driving continuous improvement and data governance across datasets and repositories.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in information management, data analytics, CS, statistics or related field.
• Proven experience in data quality, governance and information management processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication, translating data concepts into business insights.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience handling large, complex datasets and New Zealand fisheries knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance fisheries research data repositories and transform raw observer data into structured information.
• Lead complex data requests and information releases.
• Improve data quality, governance, and management practices.
• Partner with scientists and business stakeholders to deliver insights.
• Support system improvements and change initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical-thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in information management / data analytics / CS / statistics

Tools

Postgres

SQL

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Data management systems

Job description

Senior Data Analyst

Role type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Wellington City
Salary range & band: General Salary Range D/E: $88,748 - $120,365 depending on skills and experience

About the Role

Join Fisheries New Zealand's Fisheries Data Management team and play a key role in ensuring high-quality fisheries information is available to support research, policy, compliance and sustainable fisheries management. You'll work at the intersection of data, science, and business, leading complex data analysis and stewardship activities while building strong partnerships with stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how fisheries information is managed and used to support decision-making across New Zealand's fisheries sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance fisheries research data repositories. For example, processing raw observer data and turning it into structured information
• Lead complex data requests and information releases
• Improve data quality, governance, and management practices
• Partner with scientists and business stakeholders
• Support system improvements and change initiatives

About You

Mōu You are an experienced data professional who enjoys solving complex problems and turning information into meaningful outcomes. You build strong relationships with technical experts and stakeholders and are motivated by delivering high-quality services and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in information management, data analytics, computer science, statistics, or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing data quality, data governance, and information management processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into practical business insights
• Experience working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience managing and analysing large and complex datasets
• New Zealand fisheries knowledge

Tools & Technologies

• Relational Databases, predominantly Postgres
• SQL for data extraction, validation, and analysis
• Power BI or similar reporting and visualisation tools
• Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis functions
• Data management and database systems

About the Team

The Fisheries Data Management team is responsible for the stewardship, management, and accessibility of fisheries information that supports Fisheries New Zealand's regulatory, research, and operational functions. The team works closely with scientists, fisheries managers, researchers, and technology specialists to ensure trusted data is available for informed decision-making. Collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing are central to how the team works.

Reporting to the Team Manager – Data Management

You will work alongside four other analysts, all based in Wellington.

About MPI

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

Benefits of Working at MPI

• Annual Wellness payment
• Career development and internal opportunities across MPI
• Professional membership reimbursement

EEO / Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori. We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities.

As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

Eligibility and Working Rights

You must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it.