Strategic Principal Analyst: Lead Justice Analytics

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand); Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements where可能

Extensive learning and development

Inclusive staff networks andcommunites

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in Wellington seeks a Permanent Principal Analyst to lead complex analytical work within the Sector Insights team in Ātea ā Rangi, Strategy. You will influence senior leaders, shape decisions, and drive meaningful system change across the justice sector.

You will coach analysts, build insights from large datasets, and provide expert guidance on methodology while applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi perspectives.

Qualifications

• Bring significant experience leading complex analytical work.
• Demonstrate expertise in quantitative analysis and modelling.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor analysts to lift capability and performance.
• Apply a Te Tiriti o Waitangi perspective to your work.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑impact analysis that informs justice sector priorities.
• Coach, mentor and grow analytical capability across the team while contributing to management responsibilities.
• Build actionable insights from large datasets and analytical models.
• Commission, scope and deliver complex analytical work programmes.
• Provide expert advice on methodology, standards and best practice.

Skills

Lead analytics programmes

Quantitative analysis

Stakeholder management

Mentoring analysts

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Job description

The Ministry of Justice in Wellington seeks a Permanent Principal Analyst to lead complex analytical work within the Sector Insights team in Ātea ā Rangi, Strategy. You will influence senior leaders, shape decisions, and drive meaningful system change across the justice sector.

You will coach analysts, build insights from large datasets, and provide expert guidance on methodology while applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi perspectives.