Strategic Analyst

Use data and insights to shape the future workforce of Aotearoa

Help build a future-ready transport workforce by transforming workforce data into meaningful insights that influence industry, education, and government decision-making. If you're naturally curious, analytical, and passionate about turning evidence into action, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

About the Transport Industry Skills Board

The Transport Industry Skills Board (T-ISB) is Aotearoa's dedicated Industry Skills Board for the transport sectors — including road transport, logistics, supply chain, aviation, maritime, rail, and associated services. We work closely with industry, training providers, government agencies, and the Tertiary Education Commission to ensure vocational education and workforce development are aligned with current and future workforce needs.

We're a collaborative, kaupapa-driven organisation committed to equitable outcomes, Te Tiriti excellence, and ensuring industry plays a leading role in shaping workforce capability across New Zealand.

About the Role

As a Strategic Analyst, you'll play a central role in the Transport ISB's workforce intelligence function. You'll collect, analyse, and interpret labour market and workforce data to identify current and emerging skills needs across the transport sector.

You'll develop workforce forecasts, build sector insights, and deliver evidence-based advice that informs investment decisions, workforce planning, qualifications development, and strategic priorities. You'll also work closely with industry stakeholders, government agencies, and colleagues across the Industry Skills Board network to ensure our insights are robust, relevant, and impactful.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine data analysis, research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic project work in an organisation that is helping to reshape vocational education and workforce development across Aotearoa.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collect, analyse, and interpret labour market and workforce data from a range of sources to identify trends, skills gaps, and emerging workforce needs.
• Develop workforce forecasts, sector profiles, dashboards, and reports that support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Prepare high-quality briefing papers, reports, presentations, and workforce intelligence products for industry, government, and internal stakeholders.
• Engage with industry bodies, employers, training providers, and government agencies to gather insights and communicate findings in accessible ways.
• Contribute to and lead strategic projects and cross-ISB initiatives that support workforce development outcomes across New Zealand.
• Build and continuously improve reporting frameworks, dashboards, and business intelligence capability across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

You will bring:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and develop practical insights.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience preparing reports, briefing notes, and presentations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and confidence working with complex datasets.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate multiple priorities.
• An enquiring mindset and the ability to quickly understand complex issues.
• Adaptability and resilience in a changing environment.
• Understanding of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to workforce development.

It's a bonus if you have:

• Experience in labour market analysis, workforce planning, economic research, or policy analysis.
• Knowledge of the transport, logistics, infrastructure, or vocational education sectors.
• Experience using Power BI or similar data visualisation tools.
• Familiarity with Stats NZ, Infometrics, IDI, or other workforce and economic datasets.
• Experience developing dashboards, reporting frameworks, or business intelligence solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Help shape the future workforce of an essential national industry.
• Influence strategic decisions that impact learners, employers, and communities across Aotearoa.
• Work in a collaborative, values-led environment.
• Contribute to a newly established organisation where your expertise will make a genuine difference.
• Support a sector committed to equity, Te Tiriti excellence, and long-term workforce outcomes.

How to Apply

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For a confidential kōrero, please contact recruitment@isb.nz

Applications close: Friday, 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm

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