New Zealand Job Openings

New Zealand Government
Analyst Insights
Wellington
FULL TIME
October 31, 2024
- Join us in creating a dynamic, future-focused, customer-centric and new revitalised Insights Unit
- Unleash the power of research and insights to support MBIE to deliver its complex policy work programme
- Look ahead and work across MBIE's policy groups to enable an uplift in our insights capability
- Permanent position, Wellington based
- Salary Band: $75,114 - $88,266 plus Kiwisaver & Wellness Benefits
This an exciting opportunity for Insights Analyst/s to join our new Insights Unit!
About the team:
The new Insights Unit comprises two teams in Workplace Relations and Safety Policy, Labour, Science and Enterprise. The role/s reports to an Insights Manager. These are a multi-disciplinary teams of analysts, researchers and evaluators. We apply a range of analytical skills and methodologies to provide high quality evidence and insights on New Zealand across the MBIE policy portfolios for Government, MBIE, and a range of external stakeholders. Our work is interesting, topical and has impact.
We are looking for an Analyst/s to contribute to this work. In this role, you will have responsibility for scoping, researching, analysing and presenting insights in compelling narratives. You will also have a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement and generating new ideas and ways of doing things. You will be supporting a range of analytic, and research related activities associated with the Insights Work Programme whilst contributing to the wider MBIE policy portfolios. You will be enthusiastic with a passion for research, analysis and insights. You will enjoy working within and across teams to achieve goals and have a demonstrated ability to manage and plan work to meet deadlines.
- A customer-centric approach, with the ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and to develop trust and credibility with staff and key internal customers and external stakeholders.
- A proactive, can-do attitude with a high level of initiative, sound judgement and discretion
- Extensive knowledge of research, evaluation or analytical disciplines
- Enjoy solving complex analytical problems
- A demonstrable background in the use of quantitative and analytical research methods
- The ability to translate complex and technical information into compelling narratives and insights to be easily understood by non-technical staff
- Foster an open, collaborative environment that encourages quality, innovation, on-going learning and knowledge sharing
- Exceptional teamwork and collaborative abilities, and a willingness to share knowledge and expertise with others
- Highly developed communication and writing skills
- A tertiary qualification in socio-economics or a related discipline
Why work for us?
The Insights Unit develops the Insights and Evidence for MBIE's decision making. We provide trusted and compelling narratives on the impact and effectiveness of government initiatives and formulate insights to inform future policy decisions. We provide the research, analysis, and insights that help decision-makers do their best work. With about 20 staff in the unit, we have a broad range of expertise and offer excellent opportunities for development. This includes active Communities of Practice enabling sharing of knowledge and skills.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
- Mahi Tahi – Better Together
- Māia – Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika – Own It
Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.
E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.
Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Email Roxana Anderson at roxana.anderson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/16101 if you have any further questions.
Applications close on Friday, 22nd November 2024
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