About Us | Ko mātou
Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1400+ 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 also check out our benefits. We want working for us… to work for you!!
Starting salary: $95,972 - $112,181 negotiable + superannuation (pro rata)

Other benefits of joining our Stats NZ include:

• Flexible by default, 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)
• State of the art, 6-star green building in Wellington

The role | Te tūnga
This is a part-time, permanent role (22.5 hours per week) with potential for additional hours, (which can be discussed during the interview process). The role is based in Wellington and it reports to the Senior Manager - Agency Partnering.
You'll become part of a high-performing team of engagement professionals and data experts to drive meaningful action through quality data across the Government system. As an engagement specialist, you'll navigate complexity and help build connectivity and capability across government and Stats NZ. You'll engage with stakeholders, deepen your understanding of the data landscape, and become a trusted resource for sharing insights and fostering collaboration.
Working closely with the engagement manager, you'll deliver engagement strategies, briefings, and advice for major projects, requiring strong communication and project management skills to meet milestones and deadlines.

This role would suit someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience building and maintaining positive relationships and professional networks preferably within central government
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, creative flair and an eye for detail
• Confidence presenting to a range of audiences
• An ability to analyse complex information and a desire to problem solve
• Expertise in Salesforce (or other CRM)
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori Crown relations, understanding of tikanga and/or willingness to upskill and increase your cultural capability
• Understanding of the machinery of government, processes and procedures
• Strong organisational skills (understanding of project management processes would be advantageous)
• You are capable of working under pressure, motivated to meet deadlines, and are happy to lend a hand when needed!

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, tell us what attracted you to this role, and tell us 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 redirect to the application page on 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 interview shortly after the advert closes. 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.
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.