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Senior Business Analyst – Data Management | Kaitātari Pakihi Matua - Whakahaere

FULL TIME

October 24, 2024

This is an opportunity for you to play a key part in improving data and Information management practices at Stats NZ to ensure New Zealanders have quality data and statistics.

Opportunity to work on projects and initiatives that aim to improve outcomes for all New Zealanders.
Permanent Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland based position

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!!
Salary: $95,972 - $128,391 + superannuation
Other benefits of joining our Stats whānau include:

Balance life and work commitments
An environment where we can all be leaders, where your ideas and input are encouraged
3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
City based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needs
State of the art, 6-star green building in Wellington

The role | Te tūnga
This role is a permanent position based in Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland. As a Senior Business Analyst - Data Management, your focus will be on mapping and improving the lifecycle management of data as an asset at Stats NZ. This will require leading and participating in work such as data maturity assessments, Data & Information Asset Register development, stakeholder engagement at all levels across the business and initiatives that help to lift the data management capability across the organisation. Initially, a key focus area will be on our data acquisition processes which will involve working closely with Senior Advisors and Data Brokers along with the Census programme.
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
Working closely with teams across the organisation, you will be required to build positive and productive relationships. You will be highly organised, self -managing, able to work independently and as part of a cross functional team. You will be familiar with techniques and frameworks of your discipline and be comfortable learning in a high paced environment. Experience with Data or Information management would be highly advantageous.
This role is also part of the leadership team for the Data & Information Management Unit and works closely with the Unit Manager, Technical Lead and Practice Leads to define and enact strategic goals and priorities for the Unit.
We are looking for a motivated individual with:

10 years' experience using business analysis tools, techniques and methodologies - minimum five years at intermediate business analyst level.
Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as data or information management.
A future focussed, problem-solving and continuous development perspective with a passion for streamlining processes and creating efficiencies.
An ability to break down large and complex information into bite size chunks and convey the concepts clearly and simply.
Experience Leading Projects with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Great communication and relationship management skills, including the ability to:
- bridge technical and non-technical discussions
- translate business needs or requirements
- produce high quality documentation.

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.
Supports an inclusive workplace and engages with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
Actively demonstrates The Way We Work principles which speak to what we care about, how we do things and what is needed for all our people to be successful in our organisation.

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.
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.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
If this sounds like you, tell us how your experience relates to the points above with specific examples in your CV or Cover letter then 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.

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