Data Analyst – Transport Insights (Fixed‑Term)

About the role

The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) is seeking a Data Analyst to join its Insights & Analytics team on a fixed‑term basis (until 24 December 2026). Based in Wellington, you will work full‑time on transport‑related analysis that informs policy, strategy and investment decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake data analysis to support advice on transport policy and strategy.
• Develop robust modelling and analytical approaches for transport projects.
• Work with large datasets, including cleaning, checking, analysing and visualising data.
• Prepare clear insights, reports and visualisations for diverse audiences.
• Contribute to analytical projects across the Insights & Analytics team.
• Build productive relationships with colleagues and external transport agencies.
• Support the implementation of MCERT’s data, insights and analytics approach across the sector.

Required profile

• Experience in data analysis or statistics using analytic and modelling tools.
• Ability to explore datasets, identify patterns, ensure data quality and communicate findings.
• Motivation to use data to support effective public policy and improve transport outcomes.

Required skills

• R (essential for analysis and modelling).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on varied, high‑impact transport topics.
• Collaborative team environment within a government ministry.
• Professional development in data‑driven policy analysis.