The Design Analyst plays a key role in supporting two critical cross-agency initiatives within Pae Ora. One programme aims to reduce the number of individuals with intellectual disabilities being remanded in custody, while the other focuses on improving access to forensic mental health beds. The Design Analyst will analyse current services, systems, and processes in the justice and health sectors, applying a user-centric, cross-agency, and systems-thinking approach to enhance practices. They will also create visual communication materials, including reports, process maps, and strategic communications, to support the implementation of these initiatives. This is a fixed-term position ending 1 August 2025.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
The Design Analyst supports system evaluations by identifying challenges and constraints affecting service delivery. They provide expert advice throughout the design process, ensuring user-centric system enhancements and fostering cross-agency collaboration. Responsibilities include facilitating interviews, hui, and stakeholder discussions with a focus on tikanga and Te Ao Māori principles. The role involves prototyping, testing design concepts, maintaining brand identity, and promoting design best practices. It also emphasises professional development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, legal compliance, and health and safety.
He kōrero mōu | About you
To succeed in this role, you need strong analytical skills to assess systems comprehensively and expertise in interpreting and synthesising information from multiple sources. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (especially In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, and some video editing software) is required.
You should be skilled at managing diverse tasks, meeting deadlines, and adapting to client and stakeholder needs. Critical evaluation of design work from a client perspective and a creative approach aligned with brand identity are also important. A relevant tertiary qualification or similar, along with at least three years of experience in a design analyst or service design role, is desirable. A clean full driver's licence and ability to travel may also be needed.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The full salary range is $81,606 - $115,209. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. This is a fixed-term position ending 1 August 2025.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Applications Close 11pm Sunday, 8 September 2024.
Please apply and describe your motivation for joining the department, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please include a tailored CV or Cover Letter if you have one. Alignment to our Kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce which reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.