Senior Insights Analysts | MBIE Fuel Response at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Wellington

• Support the Fuel Response effort through high-quality analysis
• Contribute to work of national importance in a fast-paced and collaborative environment  
• Fixed-term or secondment positions, based in Wellington Central

MBIE is leading the All of Government’s response to fuel security, working closely with Ministers, agencies, and industry to support secure and reliable fuel supply for New Zealand.  Our work includes monitoring supply and market conditions, identifying and managing risks, and providing timely analysis and advice to inform decision-making. The work is fast-paced and collaborative, with a strong focus on ensuring continuity of supply while supporting longer-term system resilience.

We’re looking for experienced Senior Insights Analysts with a strong background in economics and economic analysis to join the team. 

You will be a natural relationship manager with proven analytical and/or evaluation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives.  This experience will be complemented by well-developed communication skills and an appreciation for the big picture.

You will be able to apply economic frameworks and methods of analysis to identify problems, analyse and synthesise the issues, and identify and assess strategies to advance knowledge and understanding. Working as part of a fast‑paced, highly collaborative team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of regular fuel data and analysis products, respond to emerging issues, and help ensure government has a robust evidence base to support informed decisions.  

This work sits at the centre of MBIE’s system leadership role, providing timely, high-quality analysis and insights to Ministers and senior decision-makers on fuel supply, market dynamics, and emerging risks.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a real‑world, high‑impact environment, operating under time pressure and with strong visibility across MBIE and the wider public sector.

We are interested in expressions of interest from motivated analysts who are comfortable working with ambiguity, enjoy team-based problem solving, and want to contribute their skills to work that has immediate national importance.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate complex data and information into clear and compelling narratives and insights to a range of audiences including Ministers and the wider public. Experience with public data releases and reporting is an advantage.
• Confidence in working with data and information from multiple sources to derive meaningful insights.
• An economics background and/or an understanding of global oil markets would be desirable.
• A customer-centric approach, with the ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and to develop trust and credibility with senior managers, staff, and key internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a high level of initiative, sound judgement, and discretion.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand
• Must be based in Wellington

Click on the APPLY button and complete your application.  All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a CV and brief cover letter.

Email Jess Dalbeth at jess.dalbeth@mbie.govt.nz  if you have any further questions.

The duration of the Fuel Response Programme will depend on the Government’s requirements in responding to the international fuel situation. As a result, these are 6 month fixed-term or secondment roles and may conclude early or extend if/when those requirements change or are met.

We will be reviewing applications as they’re received.  If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to apply.