New Zealand Job Openings
New Zealand Government
Statistical & Data Technician | Kaihangarau Tauanga Me Ngā Raraunga
FULL TIME
November 21, 2024
- Do you have an eye for detail?
- Use your passion for data to help improve the lives of people in Aotearoa
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 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!!
Starting salary: $53,461 to $61,837 negotiable + 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
- 3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
- City based offices in Pōneke (Wellington city) or Ōtautahi (Christchurch) that cater to a variety of working styles and needs, including state of the art, 6-star green building in Pōneke.
As a Statistical and Data Technician you will be a 'transformer', because your role is to transform our data to a more useable, value-added state so it can be used in our statistical production process. The work includes data editing, data sourcing, classification, validation, coding, checking, shaping and confronting data. The aim of the game is to get the data one step closer to informing important decisions in Aotearoa, and your contribution ensures our data is ready to take the next step.
You will be working with a team of analysts and technicians to ensure our suite of statistical releases, and accompanying editorial, is world-class in quality, statistical design, and appearance.
The role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch.
The role would suit someone who can bring:
- Experience working with data/information, and the ability to apply technical checking skills
- The ability to work well in a team environment and form effective relationships with a range of people
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and are confident in presenting your work in plain English
- Have a passion for innovation, trouble-shooting and process improvements
- 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.
- Experience or willingness to learn writing and using R, SAS or other programming languages.
- Are a self-starter with the capability and willingness to adapt to new tools and systems quickly
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, what attracted you to this role, and 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 redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.
We plan to start interviewing before Christmas, however due to our mandatory close-down period, this may extend into the New Year. Please note, this may cause some delays with us assessing your application.
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.
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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