About us | Mo matou

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, whanau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, 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.

About the role | Mo te tunga:

• Are you looking for a great role in reporting and analytics?
• Can you identify issues and develop innovative solutions?
• Permanent role based in Wellington

We are looking for an Analyst to support the ministry by proactively monitoring performance and creating capacity for improvement.

This involves gathering requirements, sourcing and analysing data and reporting on our service delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Snowflake coding or similar programming language, such as SAS or SQL
• Power BI or SAS Visual Analytics will be a real advantage!
• Great Excel skills
• Knowledge and experience with MSD's frontline applications is desirable
• A strong desire to contribute to the development and maintenance of integrated performance reporting policies and systems
• The capability to analyse trends contained in performance reports and research possible impacts or drivers of performance

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced environment in a team of high performers.

We are looking for someone who is both energetic and driven to succeed.

In this continuous improvement focused role, you'll be working with business units supporting consistent and accurate reporting and performance monitoring. This means you will build relationships and work closely with business units across the country to really understand their needs.

You'll have a high degree of computer literacy, including data manipulation and interpretation, the use of graphics in conveying complex information and the ability to present technical information in a way that is easily understood by stakeholders. We operate in a fluid and responsive environment so the ability to deliver under pressure and deal with ambiguity is crucial.

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tunga:

http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/enablement/performance-and-reporting-analyst.docx

Salary | Utu-a-tau: $90,743.00 - $109,980.00

How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tono

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: 11 June 2026

Joining us | Ko te hono mai

Joining MSD means being part of a whanau 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 Maori, Hapu, 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.