Strategic Financial Analyst
Date: 18 Jun 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Wellington based
- Two permanent full time opportunities
If you have experience in financial modelling, enjoy working with data, and can clearly communicate insights, this could be a great fit for you.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
As a Strategic Financial Analyst, you will be part of our Strategic Finance Team. This team supports MSD to make informed decisions that are financially sustainable and maximise social outcomes for New Zealanders.
In this role, you will provide analysis, modelling and forecasting to support the development of strategic financial advice. Your work will help inform decisions made by the Leadership Team, senior managers, and governance groups.
You will play an important role in turning data into clear insights, helping the organisation plan ahead and make sound financial decisions.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Tertiary qualification (Batchelors degree or similar) in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics
• CPA, CFA, CA (qualified or working towards) is desirable
• Experience in financial or management accounting, ideally within the public sector
• At least one year’s relevant experience in modelling, quantitative analysis, or a related analytical role
• Experience developing financial forecasts and building models
• Experience working with large financial systems (such as Oracle), including extracting and analysing data
• An understanding of government processes and systems, including the annual Budget cycle (desirable)
You will also have:
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work with large data sets, identify key insights, and draw clear conclusions
• The ability to link analysis to wider business impacts, including operational outcomes
• Confidence understanding strategic and high-level information
• The ability to write to a high standard (clear, accurate, concise, appropriate to the audience)
• Clear communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas in a simple way
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels
• Good judgement and an awareness of the wider environment, including political sensitivity
If you’re looking for a role where your analysis can make a real difference for New Zealanders, we’d love to hear from you.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Tuesday 30th June, 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 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.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
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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.
