Senior Analyst

Company description:

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Job description:

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Help shape the future of labour market analysis and forecasting in New Zealand
• Apply economics and analytics to understand workforce challenges
• Deliver insights that influence policy and real-world decisions
• Work with government, sectors and regions on issues that matter
• Permanent full time | Wellington based
• Salary range: $110,098 - $138,028 + KiwiSaver + wellness benefits

About the Role - Tēnei tūranga:

We have an exciting opportunity for two Senior Analysts to join the Labour Market Analysis team within MBIE's Employment, Skills and Immigration Policy branch.

The team provides actionable insights on labour market performance, trends and future workforce needs. Our work spans labour market monitoring, analysis and forecasting, helping government understand current labour market conditions and prepare for future workforce requirements. We are building New Zealand's future labour market analysis and forecasting capability, developing sophisticated analytical products, insights, and tools that support better workforce and policy decisions. This contributes to MBIE's role as a leading source of insight on current and future labour market conditions.

As a Senior Analyst, you will lead and contribute to complex analytical projects, applying a range of quantitative and qualitative methods to develop insights and forecasts that support decision-making. You will work closely with policy teams, analysts and stakeholders across government to ensure robust evidence is translated into practical advice and action.

You will have opportunities to shape new analytical approaches, strengthen labour market evidence and contribute to work that directly informs Ministers, government agencies and workforce planning across sectors and regions. Success in this role will require strong analytical skills, curiosity and an ability to connect evidence with real-world workforce challenges.

Skills and Experience Required - Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana

• Proven ability to apply economic and analytical thinking to understand labour market trends, risks and opportunities
• Proven ability to draw clear insights from complex data and evidence
• Experience delivering complex analytical products/projects and working through ambiguity
• Desired but not essential: experience in labour market economics and forecasting, workforce analysis, statistical modelling
• Ability to translate technical analysis into clear, practical insights for a range of audiences
• Experience contributing to insights into policy advice, strategy development or other decision-making processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working collaboratively across teams or organisations
• Ability to build relationships, influence outcomes and work effectively with people from a range of disciplines

About MBIE - Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Māia - Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity - Hīkina Whakatutuki - which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahunga roa o ngā iwi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapa kua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

How to Apply - Me pēhea te tono:

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When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Dorinda Te Kiri at [email protected] quoting ref MBIE/19926 if you have any further questions.

Applications close 13 September 2026