Kaitātari Matua

4 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao Full time NZ$110,501 - NZ$134,128 per year

Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity to end of June 2026 (covering secondment)
Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

Due to an internal movement, we are looking for an experienced Senior Analyst to join our Insights team.

The Insights team is responsible for analysing our evidence base, both quantitative and qualitative, to identify useful and relevant insights for strategy and policy development, reporting, and decision-making.

The team's work is varied and includes supporting: the delivery of statutory environmental and climate reports; the production of insights from these reports; the development of visual tools; and the generation of insights from climate and environmental data. The team also ensures that a Te Ao Māori perspective is incorporated into our insight generation and products.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

  • 5+ years' experience utilising both qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to generate insights.
  • Excellent communication skills with experience delivering reports, written communications, presentations or other products.
  • Significant experience using data and evidence to generate accessible and actionable insights which tell a story.
  • Collaborative, curious, and hard-working, you thrive in agile and multidisciplinary environments.
  • Prior experience delivering insights climate or environmental science reporting would be advantageous.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
Salary range for this role is $110,501 to $134,128 pa.  Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE
a flexible working approach to embrace a healthy work-life blend

agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as 'One MfE'

active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network

opportunities for development and education.

Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.

Tono ināianei | Apply now
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter.
Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

If you require further information about this position please contact Ngaire Howes at   The position description is available via our careers centre 

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.  We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all.  Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.  Please contact us at  if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Note:
for internal permanent kaimahi who are applying for a secondment, you must speak with your Manager before submitting your application.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:
Sunday, 16 November 2025



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