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Statistical and Data Analyst | Kaitātari Tauanga Me Ngā Raraunga

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Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come.

  • Multiple roles available in different teams - based in Ōtautahi (Christchurch) or Pōneke (Wellington)
  • Bring your statistical knowledge and apply it to real world methodological problems
  • Bring your creativity, innovation, and ideas to work

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.

What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe

We encourage you to go to ourcareers siteto learn more about theWay We Workat Stats NZ and check out ourbenefits. We want working for us… to work for you!!

Starting salary: $73,048 to $80,783 + 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 Wellington or Christchurch that cater to a variety of working styles and needs, including state-of-the-art, 6-star green building in Wellington.

The roles | Te tūnga

We have multiple permanent Statistical and Data Analyst roles, across teams in our Methods & Design branch.

Our branch provides methodological leadership and technical support across StatsNZ and the wider data system.

As a Statistical and Data Analyst, you'll analyse data, carry out research, apply sound judgment, and draw meaningful conclusions within relevant conceptual frameworks and real-world contexts. Working alongside our experts, you will play a key role in developing and producing some of New Zealand's key statistical releases and future products.

These roles would suit someone who can bring:

  • Curiosity, strong data analysis skills, and a natural ability to problem solve.
  • Experience using statistical software e.g. R, to extract and analyse data, and the ability to pick up new tools quickly
  • A bachelor's degree or higher with a major or significant component of mathematics, statistics, computer science or interdisciplinary subjects that involve analytical thinking and incorporate mathematics and statistics
  • Great written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence a range of people.
  • The ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships.
  • Knowledge or commitment to developing understanding of Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo, Te Ao Māori
  • Demonstrated advocacy for, or support of, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Please highlight in your application any experience or skills you have in the above list.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work. We encourage you to beyouin 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.


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