Principal Business Analyst | Kaitātari Pakihi Mātāmua

Overview

The role |Tetūnga

At Stats NZ, the work we do matters. The insights and data we provide help shape decisions that impact all New Zealanders — from government policy and public services through to iwi, businesses, researchers, and communities across Aotearoa.

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Principal Business Analyst to join us at a pivotal time of organisational and programme change. This role will report into and be actively supported by the Enterprise Portfolio Office. You will be provided access to a great cohort of Project Managers, Coordinators, Change Managers, as well as the Business Analyst Community of Practice. This is a fixed-term position through to end June 2027 and is to be based in Wellington.

This is not a traditional BA role focused solely on requirements gathering or delivery support. This is an opportunity to operate at enterprise level — influencing direction, shaping investment decisions, strengthening del...