Principal Analyst – Prices & Deflators | Kaitātari Matua - Ngā Utu me ngā Take Whakaheke Tukipū  (Fixed-term), Christchurch
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Principal Analyst – Prices & Deflators | Kaitātari Matua - Ngā Utu me ngā Take Whakaheke Tukipū  (Fixed-term)

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Job Description

Principal Analyst – Prices & Deflators | Kaitātari Matua - Ngā Utu me ngā Take Whakaheke Tukipū  (Fixed-term)


  • Fixed-term role until December 2027, based in Wellington
  • Contribute to meaningful work measuring and reporting on inflation faced by New Zealanders, during a time when inflation continues to impact on households and businesses.
  • Contribute to the transformation of critical price index statistics.


The role | Te tūnga

As Principal Analyst you will be expected to provide specialist expert advice and technical leadership across the full Prices and Deflators work programme, including delivery of critical price index statistics and transformation work such as shifting to a monthly CPI and system developments.

You will report to the Unit Manager of the Prices and Deflators unit and bring strong technical leadership as a core member of the unit leadership team.


What you bring | Nōu te rourou


Price index statistics continue to be of high interest and importance in understanding the New Zealand economy. We have an ambitious work programme so we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and start contributing from day one.  Those best suited to the role will ideally:


  • bring knowledge of conceptual methods relating to price index measurement, including multilateral index methods.
  • have experience in compilation of price indexes, including evidence of problem solving and dealing with difficult conceptual measurement challenges.
  • be technically competent with strong skills in R as well as the ability to pick up new systems quickly.
  • be highly experienced and have a good understanding of the end-to-end process of development of official statistics from design and planning to dissemination.
  • be skilled at lifting the capability of others – a key part of this role will be sharing your expertise by providing mentoring, guidance and advice to less knowledgeable or technically inexperienced people in a way that is empowering.
  • have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences – including both general and technical audiences.
  • be a strategic thinker – this role will require you to be creative, innovative, and able to traverse, and find solutions to, novel and complex problems.
  • be customer focused - this role will require someone adept at building alignment and alliances between competing interests and agendas and navigating complex customer and stakeholder relationships.
  • have previous experience in macroeconomic statistics, administrative data, data sourcing, or developmental work.
  • An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a willingness to learn and grow in Te Ao Māori
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, either within or otside of work


We recognise that valuable skills can come from a range of industries, including unpaid work. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills. Please bring your full unique self to your application.


For all our roles, we’re looking for people who:


  • Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.
  • Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
  • Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.
  • Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
  • Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.


We don’t expect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us. Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe

Take a look at our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about our organisational values: He pēwhea ā tātou tikanga mahi | The way we work .

Some key benefits include:


  • 37.5-hour work week
  • 3 extra leave days (taken during end-of-year office closure)
  • Flu vaccines, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and corporate rates for a variety of services and products
  • Opportunities for career development and progression


Salary: $119,795 - $140,935 + KiwiSaver

About Us | Ko mātou


Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus, it’s our people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it.

The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and plays an important role in telling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.


We’re proud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high quality data with equitable access for all.

Before applying, we encourage you to watch our Life at Stats NZ video. It offers a glimpse into who we are, what we value, and the diverse perspectives and experiences that make Stats NZ a great place to work.


How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono


If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.


Our process is to screen applications as we receive them, so we move to interview stage quickly.  You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. The job may close before the advertised closing date depending on application numbers.


Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.


Please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz if you have any questions.

You must have a valid work permit or visa to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.


Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Mentoring
  • Price Index Measurement
  • R Programming
  • Statistical Design

Desired Soft Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Customer Focus
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking

Additional Compensation

  • KiwiSaver

Benefits & Perks

  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards

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