Senior Analyst

The Opportunity We are looking for people as passionate about data as we are. In Sector Insights, we are united in a common goal of using data to drive insights to inform decision making by justice sector leaders. We support justice agencies to work together to deliver ambitious results for a fair and safe Aotearoa. As a Senior Analyst in the Research and Evaluation team, you will play a key role in delivering evidence that informs justice sector priorities and contributes to better outcomes for New Zealanders. A significant focus of this role will be supporting the monitoring and evaluation of Te Ao Mārama, a judicially led kaupapa that is transforming the experience of people engaging with the District Court. Te Ao Mārama seeks to create a court system where people feel seen, heard, understood, and able to participate meaningfully in court processes. Responsibilities Lead and contribute to research, monitoring, and evaluation projects across the team's portfolio, including nationally significant initiatives such as Te Ao Mārama. Develop and deliver monitoring and reporting products that track outcomes and provide insight into how justice initiatives are performing over time. Apply strong analytical, research, and communication skills to generate robust evidence and translate complex findings into clear advice for decision makers. Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the Ministry, courts, justice sector agencies, iwi partners, and external providers to support evidence-informed improvement. Apply analytical, research, and coding skills to understand what is working, for whom, and why – including hypothesis-driven and data-driven exploratory work. Translate complex findings into clear, accessible insights that help decision makers understand progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and make evidence-informed decisions. Qualifications Curiosity and sound judgement, with a strong desire to explore new opportunities for using data to generate insight. A proactive, can‑do approach with confidence to take ownership, show initiative, and continually improve work processes. Flexibility and resilience to respond to ambiguity, multiple deadlines, and changing priorities while delivering high‑quality work. Strong interpersonal skills to build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders and work effectively across teams and agencies. Experience in research, statistical analysis, social surveys, monitoring or evaluation, including applying appropriate methods to answer complex questions. A delivery focus with persistence to work towards long‑term goals and deliver high‑quality outputs that meet business needs. Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate findings into compelling plain‑English narratives and practical advice. A strong sense of team – engaging others, contributing to team capability, and helping those around you to succeed. A tertiary degree in a relevant field, with a strong quantitative or statistical component. Skills in coding or analytical software such as SAS, R, or similar. Benefits 22 days holiday leave Flexible work hours where possible An online professional development portal Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks Salary Senior Analyst: The appointing salary for this role will be between $112,766 and $142,878 based on skills and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr