Principal Analyst

Put your statistical expertise, passion and innovation to work future proofing the delivery of international reporting at Stats NZ
- Fixed term role, based in Wellington or Christchurch

**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 also check out our benefits. We want working for usto work for you

**Salary: $ 118,609 - $ 139,540 + superannuation**

Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include:

- Flu Vaccines, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and corporate rates for a variety of services and products
- 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 that cater to a variety of working styles and needs

**The role | Te tūnga**

This is a fixed term role until 30 June 2026, reporting to the Unit Manager - Customer Services & Support Team 3. As a Principal Analyst, you'll bring deep technical expertise, a passion for improving processes, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. You'll work independently and effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, contributing to strategic initiatives and delivering operational solutions. We're looking for someone who can quickly get up to speed with previous work, identify innovative solutions, and drive efficiencies that help future-proof how Stats NZ responds to international reporting requirements.

This role would suit someone who can bring:

- Solid understanding of data tools, systems, and analytical environments
- Proven experience in process improvement and problem solving
- Hands-on experience with automation and streamlining workflows
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and remain calm under pressure
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills
- Confidence operating across all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders
- Knowledge or commitment to developing understanding of Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo, Te Ao Māori
- Demonstrated advocacy for, or support of, diversity and inclusion.

**What you bring | Nōu te rourou**

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.

**_ 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._**

**Note to Recruitment Agencies**: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
- Reference #
- 16592
- Posted on
- 14 Oct 2025
- Closes on
- 20 Oct 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Christchurch, Wellington
- Expertise
- Data Insights, Analysis and Customer Reporting, Data Standards and Statistical Design
- Job level(s)
- 7+ years experience
- Work type(s)
- Fixed term full-time