Analyst Reporting
Date: 2 Sept 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
About us
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.
Analyst Reporting
• Wellington based
• 6 months Fixed term/Secondment opportunity
• Salary range: $90,743 - $109,980
We’re looking for an Analyst – Reporting to join our team at MSD.
Mō te tūnga / About the role
This role is all about turning data into useful insights. You’ll help our operational, policy, and management teams – and the wider public – understand what’s happening and why. You’ll work closely with people across MSD, including senior leaders and the Minister’s office, to support decisions that affect New Zealanders every day.
You’ll be responsible for creating reports, keeping an eye on key stats, and spotting trends or issues early. You’ll also write clear and meaningful stories to explain what the data shows, helping others make informed choices and find the right solutions.
To do well in this role, you’ll need strong technical and analytical skills, a good understanding of MSD (or the ability to learn quickly), and great communication and relationship skills. You’ll be confident working with data, picking out the important bits, and sharing them in a way that makes sense to others.
Mōu – Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako / Skills and experience
We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of technical skills, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll need:
• A relevant tertiary qualification (such as Economics, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, or Operations Research) or similar experience.
• Experience delivering clear and useful analysis, insights, or advice that can be easily understood and used by operational teams and non-technical audiences.
• Strong computer and data handling skills, with the ability to work with complex data from different sources using the right tools.
• Proficiency in SQL, R, Python and Excel for data manipulation, modelling, and visualisation.
• Experience working in Snowflake or similar cloud-based data environments.
• Proven ability to work proactively, take initiative, and lead pieces of work independently.
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately to public and external requests for information, including OIAs and PQs.
• A good understanding of MSD’s systems, processes, and how the Ministry’s business areas operate.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and support others.
• Familiarity with Agile ways of working.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-performing team.
• A client-focused approach and good business sense.
We welcome your application and look forward to learning more about what you can bring to the team.
Position Description
Salary range: $90,743.00 - $109,980.00
How to apply
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: Sunday 14th September, 2025.
Joining us
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.
