Senior Adviser Insights [PN0382]

Vacancy

• V28 Pou Tohu Matua o Te Pae Hīnātore | Senior Adviser Insights Te Aka | Policy, Performance & Insights Permanent / Fulltime Wellington Salary Range $ 112,646 - $130,434 Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi If culture is thriving, the people will be well Are you a research professional who is also an experienced communicator and collaborator? Are you skilled in using systems thinking to turn quantitative and qualitative data and evidence into actionable insights that drive decision-making? Then this the role for you. Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role This role supports our understanding of the impact and performance of various programmes of work and initiatives; identifies data and research findings to inform policy issues; generates practical insights from existing cultural sector and population datasets and evidence; and supports our organisation to use data and evidence widely in its work. You will deliver and manage a range of projects, working across our organisation and with a range of cultural sector stakeholders. Kōrero mōu | About you You will hold a relevant research-based tertiary qualification with at least 5 years’ experience operating in data, research or evaluation roles. To be successful in this role you will: Be able to lead and/or contribute to the development of research, evaluation, and analysis projects, on a range of arts, culture, heritage, media and broadcasting topics Be able to work closely with a variety of stakeholders, appraise their information needs, offer advice, and source and synthesise relevant data and evidence that can empower their work Support us to maximise the use of our current insights through storytelling, creating clear and accessible products, and utilising a range of channels and digital tools Please download a copy of the full Position Description Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description Me pēhea te tono | How to apply For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the online process on our Careers Website . Applications close 5.00pm Monday 26 October 2026 For enquiries about this position contact Michelle Borowicz
• Michelle.Borowicz@mch.govt.nz Āheinga | Eligibility If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for Manatū Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information To learn more about Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture & Heritage please explore our Corporate Website (mch.govt.nz)