If you’re someone who enjoys getting to the story behind the data, finds satisfaction in producing work that others rely on, and wants to help shape how data and insights are delivered in the future — we’d like to hear from you.

Stats NZ is looking for Data & Economic Analysts to join our Insights and Statistics teams, with multiple fixed-term opportunities available in Pōneke (Wellington) and Ōtautahi (Christchurch).

The work we deliver is nationally significant and plays a critical role in setting the standard for how high-quality data is produced and used across both public and private sectors. These roles are suited to people who are curious, thoughtful, and motivated by impact — and who want to play a part in modernising how we produce trusted economic statistics and insights for Aotearoa.

Mō te tūnga | About the roles

As part of our team, you will help to modernise core economic statistics, including identifying opportunities to streamline processes, better integrate data across systems, and make effective use of automation and AI.

You’ll take ownership of pieces of work, while contributing to broader system and process improvements across the team and shaping insights that inform decisions made by government, iwi, businesses and communities. You’ll contribute to work that sets the standard for data stewardship in Aotearoa — influencing what good looks like across the wider data and statistics system.

A key part of this role sits at the front end of analysis — combining strong conceptual thinking with practical application to shape how data is structured, interpreted, and produced, not just working with final outputs.

Day to day, you’ll work with data, contribute to statistical products, and ensure outputs are accurate, meaningful, and delivered with confidence. You’ll also help strengthen capability — supporting others, sharing your expertise, and improving how work gets done over time.

As one of our Data & Economic Analysts, you will:

• Contribute to the production and ongoing evolution of high-quality statistical products
• Analyse data across core releases and datasets, identifying trends, investigating drivers, and shaping insights that inform future decisions
• Ensure outputs are accurate and robust, while strengthening how quality is embedded into processes over time
• Work across multiple data sources, systems, and datasets to design and embed more sustainable, efficient ways of working
• Develop and apply forward-looking methods, tools, and standards that support modern statistical and data production and high-quality data stewardship
• Use sound judgement to interpret and apply standards in complex or evolving environments
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes, including the use of emerging tools and AI
• Contribute to scalable frameworks and approaches that improve consistency, efficiency, and future capability

Location: You must be based in Pōneke (Wellington) or Ōtautahi (Christchurch), or be willing to relocate for these roles.
Salary: $84,027-$98,855

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

You bring strong analytical capability, sound judgement, and a genuine interest in using economic data to inform decision-making. You’re comfortable working with complexity and ambiguity, and able to translate data into meaningful outputs and insights.

You’re also a strong conceptual thinker — someone who can step back, see the bigger picture, and help shape how work should be approached, not just completed.

You will bring:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in economics, finance, national accounts, accounting, statistics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and data skills, with confidence working with and interpreting data
• Experience or interest in working across multiple datasets, systems, or environments
• An understanding of economics, corporate finance, and/or statistical production, and the ability to apply this in practice
• The ability to develop robust analysis and contribute to the development of high-quality outputs
• Sound judgement and confidence working with ambiguity and evolving standards
• A collaborative mindset — you are someone who enjoys working with others, sharing knowledge, and contributing to collective success.

While this role does require relevant skills, we appreciate that these can be developed in a variety of settings. We encourage you to bring your full, unique self to your application.

What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe

These are roles that will deepen your technical expertise while building the skills needed for more senior analytical or advisory pathways.

You’ll be joining an environment that values both quality and learning. From day one, you’ll be supported to build your technical confidence and understanding of how our work fits together.

You’ll take part in a three-month structured onboarding programme alongside a cohort of new starters — giving you a strong foundation and a network of support to draw on. Beyond this, you’ll be part of an active community of practice that supports ongoing development and continuous improvement.

There is also clear visibility of how you can grow. Our Insights and Statistics capability framework provides a transparent view of what good looks like at each level — helping you build your career with purpose and direction.

Mō mātou | About us

Stats NZ plays a central role in New Zealand’s data system — setting expectations for quality, integrity, and stewardship, and influencing how data is used and trusted across the public and private sectors.

Our Data & Economic Analyst roles are designed to develop a distinctive mix of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and professional capability. It’s work that matters nationally, resonates globally, and sets you up for wherever your career takes you next.

Take a look at our Stats NZ Careers Page to learn more about our values, the way we work and check out our employee benefits.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Click Apply Now to submit your application. You won’t need to provide a cover letter. Instead, please attach your CV and complete our short application questionnaire. This will include three questions focused on the key capabilities required for these roles.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we aim to move quickly to interviews.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re committed to making the process accessible for everyone.

Please contact Nadine Eales directly with any questions Nadine.Eales@stats.govt.nz

Please note: in this advertisement we refer to this role as Data& Economic Analyst to help our external talent better understand the role purpose and requirements. Depending on the team and area of focus we think you are most suitable for, internally this role will be referred to as either a Design Analyst or an Insights Analyst.