Statistical Production Lead - Christchurch or Wellington
Statistical Production Lead | Kaihautū Hanga Tatauranga
We have an exciting opportunity for a Statistical Production Lead based in Pōneke (Wellington) or Ōtautahi (Christchurch).
Drive the successful coordination of statistical releases
Ensure efficient delivery of statistical products that make a real impact in Aotearoa
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 visit 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!
Salary: $104,027 - $121,657 + 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
Three extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
City-based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needs
The Role | Te tūnga
As a Statistical Production Lead, you will coordinate and manage statistical releases, ensuring deadlines are met and outputs are delivered to a high standard. You will play a pivotal role in supporting teams, guiding analysts, and fostering collaboration across multiple statistical releases and with the other Statistical Production Leads. Your expertise will contribute to improving our statistical production processes and ensuring consistency across releases.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and overseeing the production of one or more statistical releases
Working closely with Unit Managers and Analysts to assign tasks and monitor progress
Coordinating release status reporting and keeping key stakeholders informed
Identifying dependencies between statistical projects and ensuring smooth integration
Standardising methodologies and processes across different releases
Coaching and mentoring colleagues to build statistical capability
Driving continuous improvement in statistical production systems and processes
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
We understand transferable skills come from various experiences, and we encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, an understanding of economic statistics is an advantage
Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate complex workstreams
An understanding of data processing and quality control processes, with a willingness to learn about statistical data releases produced by Stats NZ
An ability to solve problems under pressure
Great team-working skills with the ability to build strong relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex concepts in plain English
An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a willingness to learn and grow in Te Ao Māori
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in or outside of work
Please highlight in your application any experience or skills you have in the areas listed above.
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.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.
We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews. 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.
For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz.
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.
Closes on Friday, 14 March, 4pm
