Data Analyst | Wellington City

Job Description

Data Analyst

Role type: Permanent; Full-time

Location: Wellington

Salary band & range: General Salary Range F: $76,463 to $89,215 depending on skills and experience

Make a difference with data that shapes New Zealand's forests

Join Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service and play a key role in delivering insights that support the sustainable future of Aotearoa's forestry sector. As a Data Analyst, you'll help turn complex data into meaningful intelligence that informs national policy, planning, and programme delivery.

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

This is more than a typical data role—it's an opportunity to shape how forestry insights inform real-world decisions across Aotearoa. As a Data Analyst in Forestry Insights, you'll sit at the intersection of data, policy, and planning, turning complex and varied datasets into meaningful stories that support national programmes and long-term land use thinking.

You'll work closely with colleagues across MPI and the wider natural resources system, building a deep understanding of forestry data and how it connects to broader priorities. Whether you're pulling together information from multiple sources, developing clear and useful reporting, or exploring “what if” scenarios that influence future planning, your work will help guide important decisions.

Day to day, you'll be balancing hands-on data work with collaboration—connecting with stakeholders, responding to queries, and contributing to a growing data and insights capability. It's a role where curiosity is valued, initiative is encouraged, and your ability to translate data into insight will make a genuine impact.

About You - Mōu

You're someone who enjoys making sense of complexity. Data doesn't just sit on a page for you—you're naturally curious about what it means, what's driving it, and how it can be used to support better decisions.

You bring experience in analysis or reporting, along with the confidence to work with a range of stakeholders and understand their different needs. You will be confident using statistical programming languages like R and dashboarding tools like Power BI.  You're comfortable navigating competing priorities and can work independently, but you also value collaboration and building strong working relationships.

Just as importantly, you're a strong communicator. You know how to translate technical information into something clear and meaningful, whether you're talking to subject matter experts or a broader audience. You take pride in producing high-quality work, stay organised under pressure, and have the initiative to see things through.

If you're motivated by purpose-driven work and want to contribute to the future of New Zealand's forests through data and insights, this could be a great fit.

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

The Forestry Insights team sits at the heart of Te Uru Rākau, providing data, analysis, and research to support decision-making across the forestry system. Working closely with MPI and sector partners, the team turns complex data into clear insights that inform planning and future-focused thinking. It's a collaborative, forward-looking team focused on strengthening data capability and supporting sustainable outcomes for New Zealand's forests.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua Additional MPI leave days

• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Annual Wellness payment
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 2 June.

If you have any questions about the role, please email Jenna.McNally@mpi.govt.nz   

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