Senior Data Analyst - Insights & Analytics

Position Title: Senior Data Analyst  

Team and Group: Insights & Analytics, Sector Strategy

Position Type:  Permanent, Full Time (38 hours per week)

Location:  Wellington CBD office

Salary: is $108,126 – 122,673 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)

• Intellectually stimulating and rewarding work
• Permanent opportunity in a dynamic and responsive agency
• Wellington based only | Wellington CBD 

About the Ministry of Transport 

The Ministry of Transport is the system leader for the transport sector, whether it’s on land, at sea, or in the air. We are the government’s adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment and play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working to improve the prosperity of New Zealanders.

At the Ministry of Transport, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains a high performing work culture. Our modern office at the waterfront further enhances the Ministry’s working environment.

About the opportunity

Have you always wanted to be a detective, a coder, a scientist, and a professor? All at the same time? Are you the type of person who sees many ways to navigate a challenging problem? Do you like to build models to test hypotheses and real-world mechanisms? Are you excited to jump into interesting questions and look forward to scoping approaches, data wrangling, exploring with models and visualisations, and crafting narratives for stakeholders? If the answer to these questions is “yes!” then being a Senior Data Analyst at the Ministry of Transport might just be the job for you.

The Insights & Analytics team are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join their team. As an analyst in this team you will find no day is the same. We do not just report on transport statistics – an analyst in the Insights & Analytics team undertakes research and analysis of complex and sensitive issues to bring evidence and insights into transport decisions.

Be part of a team that goes beyond the reporting of data to provide expert insights, data and evaluation for policy and strategy advice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking complex policy issues, leading development of innovative, practical, and robust modelling and analysis, and providing authoritative advice often in areas that are complex and sensitive.
• Taking the lead and project managing analytic work.
• Establishing and developing productive relationships with other transport sector agencies and the wider government sector.
• Assisting in the implementation of a data, insights & analytics strategy across the transport sector.

 Based on the work or support that may be required, this position is Wellington based only. 

What you’ll bring

You need experience in working with large databases, problem-solving complex issues, and providing high quality analytics. You will provide expert and accurate advice using statistical and graphical techniques of data and be able to present this in different formats to different audiences.

The successful candidate will require the following skills and experience:

• Strong background and experience in data and analytics.
• An understanding of data, databases, and/or analytical tools (in particular a fluency in R).
• A demonstrated ability to think conceptually, and to translate new and emerging ideas into evidence-based insights and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to a broad range of audiences.

Salary range

The budgeted salary range for this role is $108,126 – 122,673 + KiwiSaver. The salary offered will be based on skills and experience.

What we offer

• Supportive work environment and individual development plans
• Laptop, mobile and work from home IT equipment
• Modern offices located right on the wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
• A range of employee led networks
  

How to apply

To view the job description, or apply online, click Apply. Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

To apply for this role, you must have right to live and work in New Zealand. You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 8 June 2025.

Depending on the number of applications received, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Kitty McCool, Recruitment Adviser at k.mccool@transport.govt.nz

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, and supported.

For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at applications@transport.govt.nz