Data and Evidence Opportunities | Wellington | Permanent

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Date: 22 Mar 2026

Location: Wellington, NZ

Company: Ministry of Social Development

  • Use data and evidence to improve outcomes for disabled people and their whānau
  • Turn complex information into clear, accessible insights for decision makers and communities
  • Be part of a collaborative team shaping how DSS uses data, analytics and evidence

 
Bring your skills in analysis, reporting, business intelligence, or strategic data advice to meaningful work that supports system transformation across Disability Support Services (DSS). We’re recruiting for a range of roles across DSS and are keen to hear from people at different stages of their data and analytics careers.

About our team | Mō te tīma:

 

The Disability Support Services (DSS) Group is responsible for commissioning, funding, and stewarding high-quality services that support disabled people, their families, and whānau. 

 

We’re building leadership and management capacity across our teams to deliver both change and business-as-usual effectively. 

 

We work closely with providers, stakeholders, and communities to ensure services are fair, consistent, transparent and sustainable. With a strong focus on performance monitoring, data, and insights, we’re committed to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.

 

It’s an exciting time to join DSS as we strengthen our systems and expand our capabilities. 

 

We’re looking for passionate people to help us achieve our goals and make a meaningful impact.

About the role | Mō te tūnga:

 

There are roles across the Data and Evidence team and the Quality Assurance and Improvement team. Our roles contribute to evidence-informed decision making and data driven improvement across DSS. 

 

You’ll work with both internal DSS data, and linked data from across the system, developing analysis, reporting and insights that support operational delivery, policy development, performance monitoring, and public accountability.

 

Depending on the role, you may focus on hands on data analysis and reporting, business intelligence and performance dashboards, or providing strategic advice on data stewardship, governance  and analytics capability.
You’ll work closely with the manager, analysts, advisors, service delivery teams, and external partners, including the disability community, to ensure insights are useful, accessible, and meaningful.

 

Responsibilities may include:

 

  • Extracting, transforming and analysing data using tools like Power BI, Excel, and SQL
  • Designing and delivering reports, dashboards and insights that support operational, policy and strategic decision  making
  • Translating complex data into clear, accessible information for non technical audiences
  • Supporting outcomes measurement, performance monitoring, and reporting across DSS and providers
  • Providing data and analysis to support Official Information Act, Ministerial and Ombudsman requests
  • Applying analytical frameworks, models and critical thinking to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
  • Strengthening quality assurance by documenting team processes, contributing to improved tools and frameworks, and providing peer review and quality control
  • Supporting strategic data initiatives, including data governance, stewardship and system development
     

We value diversity and welcome applications from disabled people and those who have lived experience with whānau, or the disability community.
 
Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you. 

What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:

 

You’ll be curious, collaborative and motivated by using data to make a difference. Depending on the role, you’ll also bring a mix of the following skills and experience such as:

 

  • The ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non technical audiences
  • Proven experience in data and information analysis, statistics and insight development
  • Experience working with large, complex datasets and integrating data from multiple sources
  • Proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Excel (including advanced formulas and Power Query), SQL, SAS, R or Python
  • Experience designing dashboards, reports and visualisations that support performance and outcomes measurement
  • Strong analytical, conceptual and critical thinking skills
  • Experience designing and documenting processes, including process maps
  • An understanding of research, evidence and analysis methodologies, including emerging approaches
  • Experience working in or with the public sector, with knowledge of service delivery, policy or performance contexts
  • Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross functional teams
  • The ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and operate effectively in a fast paced environment

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00

Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Monday 30 March 2026. 

 

About us | Mō mātou:

 

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) 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. 
 

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.
 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:

 

Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitment.

 

Important Note: Please indicate in your cover letter what roles you have a specific interest in. If we think your skill set would be more aligned to a role you haven’t indicated your interest in, we will reach out.   

 

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. 

 

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. You can find out more about our values here. 

 

If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.