Senior Data Analyst at Ministry for Primary Industries

Ministry for Primary Industries; Wellington; Presencial; NZD 89.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Wellness payment

Career development and internalopps

Professional membership reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Ministry for Primary Industries in Wellington is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join Fisheries New Zealand’s Fisheries Data Management team. This permanent, full-time on-site role focuses on delivering high-quality fisheries information for research, policy, compliance and sustainable management.

You will lead complex data analysis, manage data repositories, and collaborate with scientists and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in data governance and information management.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics or data management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience delivering high-quality data services and improvements.

Responsabilidades

• Lead data analysis and stewardship activities to support research, policy and compliance.
• Manage fisheries data repositories and processing of raw observer data.
• Improve data quality, governance and information management practices.
• Partner with scientists and business stakeholders to translate data into insights.
• Support system improvements and change initiatives across teams.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Apply for Senior Data Analyst at Ministry for Primary Industries in Wellington City, N, NZ. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

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 - Korero mo te Turanga

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 - Mou You

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.

Our ideal applicant will also bring:

• 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

Benefits of Working at MPI - Nga Hua o te Mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua

• Annual Wellness payment


• Career development and internal opportunities across MPI


• Professional membership reimbursement

About the Team - Mo to matou Ropu

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 - Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua

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.

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

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 Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 11th October 2026

If you have any questions about the role, please email [e-mail]

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