108 principle analyst jobs in New Zealand

$100,934 to $129,804

Lead end to end cost recovery and price setting policy across MPI
MPI protects NZ & enables thriving primary industries
Own & influence the full policy lifecycle, from problem definition to regulation

Lead end to end cost recovery and price setting policy across MPI
MPI protects NZ & enables thriving primary industries
Own & influence the full policy lifecycle, from problem definition to regulation

Lead system wide cost recovery policy, pricing, and regulation in a collaborative team safeguarding New Zealand's primary industries

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Strategic Financial Senior Consultant (Wellington or Auckland)

This is a Full time job

5 weeks annual leave and a flexible work environment
Professional growth in a supportive, high-performing environment
An opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects and services

5 weeks annual leave and a flexible work environment
Professional growth in a supportive, high-performing environment
An opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects and services

Apply financial insight to real‑world public sector challenges, alongside thoughtful, generous, and highly capable team members.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

Featured

Listed one day ago

Senior/Financial Insights Analyst

at Stats NZ

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Opportunities at both Analyst and Senior level
Flexible working options and supportive team environment
Salary range $80,000 - $130,000 + kiwisaver

Opportunities at both Analyst and Senior level
Flexible working options and supportive team environment
Salary range $80,000 - $130,000 + kiwisaver

Make sense of financial data. Strengthen the insights that New Zealand relies on

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Insights Analyst

at Plexure Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

2k training budget, insurance, meal vouchers, WFH+

Influence strategy, shape analytical thinking, and elevate the way we use data
Bridge commercial questions & technical solutions in a high-impact role
Enjoy paid wellness days, insurances, summer hours, dinner vouchers + lots more

Influence strategy, shape analytical thinking, and elevate the way we use data
Bridge commercial questions & technical solutions in a high-impact role
Enjoy paid wellness days, insurances, summer hours, dinner vouchers + lots more

Help shape how a global platform used in 65 countries by 300M+ people delivers commercial value through data

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Business Analyst

at Chapman Tripp

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive salary, healthcare + benefits

Exposure to cutting-edge AI in legal tech at NZ's leading large law firm
Collaborative, high-performing team valuing innovation
Career growth, competitive salary, technology subsidies, flexible working

Exposure to cutting-edge AI in legal tech at NZ's leading large law firm
Collaborative, high-performing team valuing innovation
Career growth, competitive salary, technology subsidies, flexible working

Bring your BA experience, curiosity and proactivity to be part of shaping the future of legal services at NZ's leading large law firm.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Business Analysis Practice Lead - Fixed term 2 years

at Education Payroll Limited

This is a Full time job

$130,000 – $140,000 per year

Lead and shape the Business Analysis practice
Drive consistent BA delivery across projects and business as usual
Work on the payroll system that pays teachers all across Aotearoa

Lead and shape the Business Analysis practice
Drive consistent BA delivery across projects and business as usual
Work on the payroll system that pays teachers all across Aotearoa

Lead the Business Analysis practice at Education Payroll, setting standards, lifting capability, and ensuring strong delivery across projects and BAU

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Analyst

at Ministry of Education

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Drive innovative and effective approaches to draw inferences and report findings
Bring together evaluation and data science to focus on emerging questions
Bring your experience working with IDI or other large integrated data systems

Drive innovative and effective approaches to draw inferences and report findings
Bring together evaluation and data science to focus on emerging questions
Bring your experience working with IDI or other large integrated data systems

This Principal Analyst position is employed by the Charter School Agency and based at the Ministry of Education in Wgtn Central.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Financial Analyst - Trustee and Compliance Monitoring

at Guardian Trust.

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Benefits include medical, life insurance and income protection insurance
Professional team passionate about providing outstanding services to our clients
Includes 1 Volunteer Leave Day and 1 Celebration Day per annum

Benefits include medical, life insurance and income protection insurance
Professional team passionate about providing outstanding services to our clients
Includes 1 Volunteer Leave Day and 1 Celebration Day per annum

Seeking a strong financial analyst with a strong understanding of compliance and/or audit processes relating to financial products.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

18d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Economist – Senior or Principal Consultant (Wellington or Auckland)

This is a Full time job

at Ministry for Primary Industries

Meaningful work - use your economics expertise on projects that matter to NZ
Strong support - a high‑performing team and real chances to sharpen your craft
People‑first culture - flexible working, five weeks’ leave, and inclusive

Meaningful work - use your economics expertise on projects that matter to NZ
Strong support - a high‑performing team and real chances to sharpen your craft
People‑first culture - flexible working, five weeks’ leave, and inclusive

We are seeking an economic specialist to join a great team who do fascinating and important work to resolve some of Aotearoa's most complex issues.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Policy Analyst

This is a Full time job

$100,934 to $129,804

Lead end to end cost recovery and price setting policy across MPI
MPI protects NZ & enables thriving primary industries
Own & influence the full policy lifecycle, from problem definition to regulation

Lead end to end cost recovery and price setting policy across MPI
MPI protects NZ & enables thriving primary industries
Own & influence the full policy lifecycle, from problem definition to regulation

Lead system wide cost recovery policy, pricing, and regulation in a collaborative team safeguarding New Zealand's primary industries

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Research Analyst

at Hunter Campbell Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive rem + active mandate + hybrid working

A globally recognised investment manager with an established presence
Active corporate credit mandate
High calibre team

A globally recognised investment manager with an established presence
Active corporate credit mandate
High calibre team

A rare opportunity to join an established, globally connected investment house in a senior credit research role

subClassification: Funds ManagementFunds Management

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

1d ago

Listed forty seven minutes ago

Commercial Adviser - Analyst

at Populous People

This is a Full time job

Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

Ideally part time initially however open minded to consider full time applicants
Lead commercial analysis and DD across a broad range of commercial opps
Must have analyst experience - ideally from banking, property or prof services

Ideally part time initially however open minded to consider full time applicants
Lead commercial analysis and DD across a broad range of commercial opps
Must have analyst experience - ideally from banking, property or prof services

Newly established role, leading the commercial analysis and DD across broad range of commercial opportunities for Ahuriri Investment Management (AIM)

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

47m ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Finance Analyst x 2

at Momentum Consulting Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Financial services experience essential
Auckland CBD location | Growth opportunity
2 x Roles - 1 Permanent and 1 6-9 month Fixed Term Contract

Financial services experience essential
Auckland CBD location | Growth opportunity
2 x Roles - 1 Permanent and 1 6-9 month Fixed Term Contract

Drive financial modelling, forecasting & business partnering in a high-impact Planning & Performance team.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Advisor - International Revenue Strategy

at Inland Revenue

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Are you intellectually curious?
Assist our specialists to protect the integrity of NZ international tax base
Location for the role is flexible - however Wellington is preferred

Are you intellectually curious?
Assist our specialists to protect the integrity of NZ international tax base
Location for the role is flexible - however Wellington is preferred

The Senior Advisor will focus on the management and delivery of outcomes for a variety of customers, supporting the domain leads within the IRS team.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Business Analyst - Financial Crime Compliance

at Mosaic FSI

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Senior Business Analyst
Large Banking Client
Financial Crime Compliance

Senior Business Analyst
Large Banking Client
Financial Crime Compliance

Senior Business Analysts who have Financial Crime Compliance experience, with particular emphasis on AML

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

17d ago

Listed three hours ago

Senior Policy Analyst Health Economics

at Ministry of Health

This is a Full time job

Midpoint of $120,997 dependent on experience

Wellington based | Full-time | Permanent
4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
Use economic frameworks and analytical tools to solve real-world policy problems

Wellington based | Full-time | Permanent
4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
Use economic frameworks and analytical tools to solve real-world policy problems

Use your analytical edge to guide critical health policy decisions and help shape a better future.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Strategic Financial Senior Consultant (Wellington or Auckland)

This is a Full time job

at Department of Internal Affairs

5 weeks annual leave and a flexible work environment
Professional growth in a supportive, high-performing environment
An opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects and services

5 weeks annual leave and a flexible work environment
Professional growth in a supportive, high-performing environment
An opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects and services

Apply financial insight to real‑world public sector challenges, alongside thoughtful, generous, and highly capable team members.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Principal Advisor - Inquiry into Tauranga Landslides

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

$129,510 - $161,167 p.a.

Use your exceptional critical thinking skills to support a high-profile Inquiry
Provide high-quality advice to support robust, evidence-based decision making
Fixed-term or secondment opportunity through to late November 2026

Use your exceptional critical thinking skills to support a high-profile Inquiry
Provide high-quality advice to support robust, evidence-based decision making
Fixed-term or secondment opportunity through to late November 2026

Key senior role gathering and analysing a broad range of evidence to support the Inquiry

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

23h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Practice Lead - Finance and Economics

This is a Full time job

at Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Work that matters - lead complex investment and policy work with real impact
Win work, lead delivery, and shape a practice in a trusted advisory role
Flexible working, 5 weeks leave, competitive salary, and performance-based bonus

Work that matters - lead complex investment and policy work with real impact
Win work, lead delivery, and shape a practice in a trusted advisory role
Flexible working, 5 weeks leave, competitive salary, and performance-based bonus

The perfect role for someone who is naturally curious and gets a kick out of working through tricky problems that matter to Aotearoa New Zealand.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Analyst (Prudential Supervision)

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Assess and mitigate prudential risks for deposit-takers and insurers
Regularly engage with external stakeholders and act as a relationship manager
Implement and assist in the development of policy to promote financial stability

Assess and mitigate prudential risks for deposit-takers and insurers
Regularly engage with external stakeholders and act as a relationship manager
Implement and assist in the development of policy to promote financial stability

Analyse risks in deposit-takers and insurers, manage key relationships, and support development of financial stability policy.

subClassification: Banking - Corporate & InstitutionalBanking - Corporate & Institutional

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Principal Advisor - Monitoring & Reporting

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Provide high-quality reporting, analysis and performance insights to support regional planning, monitoring and informed business decision-making.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Advisor – Planning & Projects (1-year fixed term)

at Parliamentary Counsel Office

This is a Full time job

at Ministry of Social Development

$114,966 – $140,514 per year

Embed effective planning and delivery practices
Improve project frameworks and portfolio oversight
Support leaders with prioritisation and risk advice

Embed effective planning and delivery practices
Improve project frameworks and portfolio oversight
Support leaders with prioritisation and risk advice

Senior advisor role supporting planning and project delivery, embedding frameworks, strengthening governance, and turning strategy into delivery.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Advisor, Strategy and Performance

This is a Full time job

$103,815 - $125,958

Permanent and fixed term opportunities through to February 2027
Wellington based
Supportive and inclusive working environment.

Permanent and fixed term opportunities through to February 2027
Wellington based
Supportive and inclusive working environment.

An exciting opportunity to support the development and delivery of MSD's organisational strategy, and make a real impact across the Ministry.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Principal Policy Analyst Disability and Social Sector Policy

at Ministry of Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Department of Internal Affairs

Midpoint of $153,748 based on experience

Disability and Social Sector Policy in the Ministry's Sector Policy Group
Permanent, Wellington based role
Deliver trusted, high-quality advice to Ministers

Disability and Social Sector Policy in the Ministry's Sector Policy Group
Permanent, Wellington based role
Deliver trusted, high-quality advice to Ministers

Provide strategic thought leadership and guidance, producing high-quality advice on disability, health and sector wide issues.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22h ago

Listed four hours ago

Principal Policy Opportunities - Inquiry Tauranga Landslides

This is a Contract/Temp job

$129,510 - $161,617 p.a.

Seeking Policy/Research Specialists in natural hazard or emergency management
Opportunity for a fixed term arrangements through to late November 2026
Fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of high profile and complex policy

Seeking Policy/Research Specialists in natural hazard or emergency management
Opportunity for a fixed term arrangements through to late November 2026
Fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of high profile and complex policy

Provide high-level evaluative thinking and policy advice to Members and the Inquiry Senior Leadership team

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4h ago

Listed nine days ago

Consultant

at Robinson Bowmaker Paul

This is a Full time job

at Frog Recruitment - Wellington

$95,000 – $125,000 per year

Energy market consulting role. Use your modelling and analysis skills in the real world and help transition to a renewable energy future.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

9d ago

Listed seven days ago

Strategy Advisor

at EMERGENT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Remote)

Great renumeration

- Fully Remote
- Meaningful Social Impact
- High Level Strategic Work

- Fully Remote
- Meaningful Social Impact
- High Level Strategic Work

Strategic thinker wanted for a temp role shaping a youth‑focused organisation and its road‑safety impact across NZ. Bring clarity to complex syste

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Investment/Funds Analyst (community funding portfolio)

This is a Contract/Temp job

at New Zealand Trade & Enterprise

$125,000 – $135,000 per year

Great opportunity for a public sector finance professional, akin to a Finance Business Partner role. Super manager, team and govt. agency.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Business Analyst - AI

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZTE offers flexible work arrangements with 3 days in the office
NZTE offers 5 weeks of annual leave

NZTE offers flexible work arrangements with 3 days in the office
NZTE offers 5 weeks of annual leave

Play a pivotal role in helping shape how NZTE uses AI to improve the way we work and deliver impact.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

21h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Principal Analyst | Kaitātari Matua

at Stats NZ

This is a Full time job

$119,795.00 - $136,707.00 + kiwisaver

3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa
Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments)

3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa
Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments)

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa – data that improves lives today and for generations to come.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Analyst - Research and Evaluation

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Starting salary from $106,416 to $117,782

Contribute to complex projects that help to identify what works
Inform decision-makers on the effectiveness of programmes and services
Passionate, friendly multi-disciplinary team focussed on quality research

Contribute to complex projects that help to identify what works
Inform decision-makers on the effectiveness of programmes and services
Passionate, friendly multi-disciplinary team focussed on quality research

Apply advanced quantitative research & evaluation methods to improve outcomes for Aotearoa’s tamariki, rangatahi & whānau

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Advisor, Strategy and Performance

at The Treasury

This is a Full time job