Data Analyst

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Data Analyst supporting the delivery of energy modelling work programme at MBIE. Engaging with stakeholders and producing analysis to inform policy development in the energy sector.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeWellington • 🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSenior💰 NZ$75,114 - NZ$88,266 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the delivery of the Markets Domain’s energy modelling work programme.
Analyse potential futures of energy supply and demand.
Produce analysis to inform policy development and design.
Monitor how policies are tracking.
Help deliver on broader work programme, supporting Senior Data Analysts.
Engage with stakeholders within MBIE, across Government, and in the energy sector.
Ensure analysis is accessible, well communicated, and fit-for-purpose.
Innovate and generate new ideas to enhance core modelling tools and methodologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience, in statistics, applied economics, econometrics, data science, or another relevant quantitative discipline.
Recent statistics graduates are encouraged to apply.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to work with data, identify insights, and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with R (or a comparable statistical programming language) and Power BI, with an interest in modelling, forecasting, econometrics, or related analytical methods.
Some background in economics, energy, or public policy would be an advantage.
You MUST have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisEnergy ModellingForecastingQuantitative ResearchPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementInnovative Thinking