Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst

Role type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Wellington City

Salary range \& band: General Salary Range D/E: $88,748 - $120,365 depending on skills and experience

About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga

Join Fisheries New Zealand's Fisheries Data Management team and play a key role in ensuring high-quality fisheries information is available to support research, policy, compliance and sustainable fisheries management. You'll work at the intersection of data, science, and business, leading complex data analysis and stewardship activities while building strong partnerships with stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and enhance fisheries research data repositories. For example, processing raw observer data and turning it into structured information
• Lead complex data requests and information releases
• Improve data quality, governance, and management practices
• Partner with scientists and business stakeholders
• Support system improvements and change initiatives

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how fisheries information is managed and used to support decision-making across New Zealand's fisheries sector.

About You - Mou

You are an experienced data professional who enjoys solving complex problems and turning information into meaningful outcomes. You build strong relationships with technical experts and stakeholders and are motivated by delivering high-quality services and continuous improvement.

Our ideal applicant will also bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in information management, data analytics, computer science, statistics, or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing data quality, data governance, and information management processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into practical business insights
• Experience working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience managing and analysing large and complex datasets
• New Zealand fisheries knowledge

They will also have practical experience using some or all of the following tools and technologies:

• Relational Databases, predominantly Postgres
• SQL for data extraction, validation, and analysis
• Power BI or similar reporting and visualisation tools
• Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis functions
• Data management and database systems

It is preferable that you meet most of the role requirements to apply. However, we offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

About the Team - Mo to matou Ropu

The Fisheries Data Management team is responsible for the stewardship, management, and accessibility of fisheries information that supports Fisheries New Zealand's regulatory, research, and operational functions.

The team works closely with scientists, fisheries managers, researchers, and technology specialists to ensure trusted data is available for informed decision-making. Collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing are central to how the team works.

Reporting to the Team Manager - Data Management, you will work alongside four other analysts, all based in Wellington.

About MPI - Mo te Manatu 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 - Nga Hua o te Mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua

• Annual Wellness payment
• Career development and internal opportunities across MPI
• Professional membership reimbursement

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

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 Manatu 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 midnight on Sunday 11th October 2026

If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected]

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