Analyst Insights
Date: 26 Jan 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
• Permanent
• Wellington based
• Analyst Salary range $ 90,743 - $ 109,980
Help shape better outcomes for New Zealanders. Join us to deliver high-quality analysis and advice that supports service delivery, policy development, and performance monitoring.
About us | Mō mātou:
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
We are seeking an Analyst to join our Employment Insights team. You will provide accurate information, analysis, and advice to enable well-informed decision making and risk assessment. You’ll build strong relationships across the Ministry and with external partners, contributing to projects that make a real difference for our communities.
What you’ll be doing | Ko te mahi:
• Deliver high-quality, objective analysis and advice (including responding to enquiries) within set timeframes
• Monitor, analyse, evaluate, and report on the labour market and MSD’s employment assistance
• Present information clearly for non-technical audiences (written and verbal)
• Contribute to and lead projects relating to the labour market and employment
• Support operational and policy development through evidence-based recommendations
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and external agencies
• Support the team’s analytical capability to deliver high quality analysis and advice
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
• Strong data and analytical capability, with confidence in undertaking employment and labour market monitoring and analysis using tools like Microsoft Excel, SAS, etc
• Ability to respond to urgent requests under pressure and deliver clear, succinct narratives that highlight the ‘so what?’
• Translate technical outputs into simple narrative and advice that is easily understood by the leadership team and operational teams
• Experience investigating and analysing problems, and reaching sound conclusions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience as a collaborator and relationship builder, both internally and externally, including having a client focus, and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Economics, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, or similar) or equivalent experience
• Enthusiasm, rigour, and a focus on excellence in their work.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $90,743.00 - $109,980.00
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:
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To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026.
Joining us | Ko te hono mai:
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
