Analyst | Wellington

Job Description

• Fixed Term / Inter-Agency Secondment until 26 June 2026

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role    

Reporting to, and working with, the Manager, System Enablement, this role will help drive implementation support over the new planning and environmental management system transformation.

The system enablement team is focused on turning policy into action and enabling the practitioners and participants to understand what to do and how to implement the new system.  Your day-to-day work will be varied, fast paced and interesting with a major impact for the new planning and environmental management system.

This opportunity calls for a technically savvy big-picture thinker with a keen interest in analysis, implementation and engagement. As the team shift focus to supporting policy and our sector partners to implement system change, we need someone to help us with data and information analysis and preparing advice for Ministers and implementation partners.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience  

• Experience and expertise in data analysis, dashboard development and the creation of engaging infometrics and visuals for a variety of audiences;
• Experience providing high quality written products that articulates advice and displays information in engaging ways;
• Experience and motivation to learn project management and coordination, procurement and contracting,
• Proven relationship development skills and a collaborative approach to working in teams to achieve common goals;
• The ability to maintain agility, flexibility and a customer focus in times of pressure; and
• Commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori.

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 

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

 Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range  

Salary range for this role is $80,712 to $97,721pa.  Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.  

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 nadine.eales1@mfe.govt.nz

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 vacancy@mfe.govt.nz 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 11 January 2026 @ 11.59pm