Statistical and Data Analyst

Statistical and Data Analyst | Kaitātari Tauanga Me Ngā Raraunga

Permanent role - based in Wellington, Christchurch, or Auckland. Use your passion for data to improve the lives of people in Aotearoa. Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments).

About Us | Ko mātou

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1300+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.

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

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and check out our benefits. We want working for us… to work for you!!

• Salary: $73,779 to $86,798 + superannuation

Other Benefits Of Joining Stats NZ Include

• Balance life and work commitments
• Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments)
• Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa
• 3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
• City based offices in Wellington, Auckland, or Christchurch that cater to a variety of working styles and needs, including state-of-the-art, 6-star green building in Wellington.

The role | Te tūnga

We’re looking for a Statistical and Data Analyst to join the Institutional Sectors unit in our Insights & Statistics branch. This team produces a broad range of economic and financial statistics that help tell the story of New Zealand. In this role, you’ll prepare and analyse data, apply sound judgment, and draw meaningful conclusions within established conceptual frameworks and real‑world contexts. Working alongside subject matter experts, you’ll help deliver some of New Zealand’s key statistical releases—ensuring they follow best practice and provide valuable insights.

About Institutional Sectors

This team sits within the Statistical Delivery – Macroeconomic branch and produces economic data about households, central and local government, and a range of business sectors. Recent releases include: National accounts (income and expenditure), National accounts (income, saving, assets, and liabilities), Local authority statistics. This recruitment round may be used to fill additional positions across the Insights and Statistics team, including roles within the Integrated Data Production team. If you’re interested in opportunities within Insights and Statistics, we encourage you to apply. All applications to this role will be considered for suitable vacancies.

This role would suit someone who can bring:

• A genuine interest in economic data
• Curiosity, strong data analysis skills, and a natural ability to problem solve.
• Great written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with a range of people.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as economics, accounting, social science, computer science, statistics.
• Knowledge or commitment to developing understanding of Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo, Te Ao Māori
• Demonstrated advocacy for, or support of, diversity and inclusion.

Please highlight in your application any experience or skills you have in the above list.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work. We encourage you to be you in your application. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us. Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page. We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. The job may close before the advertised closing date depending on application numbers. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. Please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz if you have any questions. You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.

Key skills/competency

• Data Analysis
• Statistical Analysis
• Economic Data
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Cultural Capability
• Data Visualization
• New Zealand Statistics