Statistical and Data Analyst | Kaitātari Tauanga Me Ngā Raraunga | Christchurch & Wellington
Multiple roles available in different teams
Use your passion for data to improve the lives of people in Aotearoa
Bring your creativity, innovation, and ideas to work
Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments)
About Us | Ko mātou
Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.
What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe
We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and check out our benefits. We want working for us… to work for you!!
Starting salary: $72,944 to $85,088 negotiable + superannuation
Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include:
Balance life and work commitments
Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments)
Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa
3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
City based offices in Pōneke (Wellington city) or Ōtautahi (Christchurch) that cater to a variety of working styles and needs, including state of the art, 6-star green building in Pōneke.
The roles | Te tūnga
We have 6 Statistical and Data Analyst roles available across our Macroeconomic, Population and Housing, and Social and Environment statistical delivery branches. All roles are permanent unless stated otherwise.
Reporting to the Unit Manager of one of the teams below, as a Statistical and Data Analyst you will be responsible for leading the production of statistical and data products and services for our customers. You will work across a range of subject matter areas and data sources. Statistical and Data Analysts are responsible for analysing data and drawing appropriate interpretations and conclusions using excellent judgement and awareness of appropriate conceptual frameworks and real-world events.
Prices and Deflators | Ngā Utu me ngā Take Whakaheke Tukipū:
This team is responsible for producing the quarterly Consumers Price Index, Household Living-Cost Price Indexes, Business Price Indexes, Labour Cost Index, and monthly Selected Price Indexe
Roles available include 1 x permanent Statistical and Data Analyst and 2 x fixed term Statistical and Data Analysts (between 12 - 18 months).
Based in Wellington.
Travel Migration and Housing Statistics | Ngā Tauanga Haerenga, Hekeheke, Whāinga Whare Hoki:
This team is responsible for the preparation of international travel and migration statistics, as well as the continuous improvement of the migration data model. We are also responsible for the preparation of dwelling and housing quality statistics.
Based in Christchurch
Labour Market Statistics | Ngā Tauanga Mākete Mahi:
The focus of this team is producing data and statistics that contribute to our understanding of supply and demand factors of the labour market in Aotearoa New Zealand. The labour and employment markets are dynamic and have many dimensions that we need to produce data and statistics about.
Based in Wellington.
Social and Community Statistics | Ngā Tauanga Pāpori & Hapori:
This team is responsible for producing statistics about social wellbeing, disability and workplace injuries in Aotearoa New Zealand. These statistics are used across government and by community organisations to support work towards better and more equitable outcomes.
It is an exciting time to join the team as it progresses design thinking on the future collection of social and community statistics and delivering an enhanced range of key insights to make a difference in the lives of New Zealanders.
Based in Wellington or Christchurch.
These roles would suit someone who can bring:
Experience and interest in macroeconomic, population and housing, or social and environment data.
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (computer science, statistics, etc.) that has a significant data component or equivalent experience.
Experience or willingness to learn writing and using R, SAS or other programming languages.
Strengths in writing plain English insights and documentation, and love of good processes.
Examples of your curiosity, data analysis skills, and ability to problem solve.
Great written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence a range of people.
Any information about your knowledge and experience, or desire to learn and build knowledge and experience of Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo and Te Ao Māori, and engagement with Māori.
Have demonstrated, encouraged or supported diversity and inclusion in or outside of work.
Experience in working to tight deadlines, good time management skills, and ability to adapt and respond to new information.
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work. We encourage you to be you in your application.
We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us.
Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.
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.
If you have a preference for a role and office location, please include this in your application.
We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. The job may be closed before the advertised closing date depending on application numbers.
You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. 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.
Closes on: 22 Nov 2024 11:55
You must have the right 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.
