CareerPlan

Principal Analyst

Wellington, Greater WellingtonFull-time$130k–$179k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-03

Core

Lead complex analytical work programmes and provide trusted strategic advice to senior leaders to drive system change across the Justice Sector.

Role type

Principal Analyst (Strategy & Management)

Builds

Actionable insights from large datasets and analytical models to inform justice sector priorities

Domain

Public Sector / Justice System / Quantitative Analysis

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Leading complex analytical work programmes, quantitative analysis and modelling, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, coaching and mentoring analysts, applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te ao Māori perspective

Preferred skills

Sound judgement, attention to detail, managing competing priorities, solutions-focused mindset

Technologies

Analytical models, large datasets

Responsibilities

Lead high-impact analysis that informs justice sector priorities, commission and deliver complex analytical work programmes, provide expert advice on methodology and best practice, coach and mentor analysts to lift capability, translate complex information into clear advice for decision-making

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with management responsibilities