Senior Analyst | Wellington Region

Job Description

Senior Analysts – Multiple positions

Sector Insights Group, National Office

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

• Data in the right hands can tell a compelling story

• Help us shine a light on the unknown for our customers
• Bring your energy and skills to our highly engaged team with a great culture

We are looking for people as passionate about data as we are. In Sector Insights, we are united in a common goal of using data to drive insights to inform decision making by justice sector leaders. We support justice agencies to work together to deliver ambitious results for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

Your role as a senior analyst is a catalyst for change and improvement based on empirical data. Not just hunches or maybes, but well researched, robust data which tells a clear and engaging story.

You will use the data available to you to investigate a myriad of issues facing the justice sector, sometimes with a well-defined hypothesis beforehand, and sometimes to solely explore the data and see what jumps out. 

Your natural curiosity and keen analytical skills will illuminate previously undiscovered issues and opportunities for growth; insights, that without this investigation, would remain hidden and the data meaningless. Your role is to communicate the same story, with the same data, across different areas of the business.

Now is an exciting time for you to become part of the Ministry of Justice in Sector Insights as the insights and advice we provide are highly sought after. Our work is characterised by innovation, quality, and impact, and we inform the direction of Justice agencies.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Passion and curiosity - with a strong desire to explore new opportunities for using data insights
• A positive can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Flexibility to respond to ambiguity, multiple deadlines and changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders
• A delivery focus, with persistence to work towards long term goals
• Good communication skills and the ability to translate your findings into a compelling narrative
• A strong sense of team, engaging and helping others around you to succeed
• A tertiary degree in a relevant field
• Experience using analytical software (such as SAS or Excel)

In exchange we will provide you with:

• A place you can be yourself
• A team with a strong supportive culture
• Opportunities to learn and develop
• Competitive salary package

Mō mātou/About us

At Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Sector Insights is comprised of five teams:

• Data Response
• Reporting and Advice
• Analytics and Modelling
• Business Intelligence and
• Research and Evaluation

We are currently recruiting in the Data Response, Reporting and Advice, and Analytics and Modelling teams.

We work collaboratively, turning data into insight to support the delivery of better services and outcomes to people engaging with the Justice system.  We achieve this by helping our partners answer three critical questions: What's happening? Why is it happening? and What would happen if?

This allows the Ministry's operational leaders to focus their front-line improvement efforts on the areas that will make the biggest difference to New Zealanders.

Our work is challenging and complex. Our goals are ambitious. We make a real difference to the New Zealand Justice system. Our teams are sharp-minded, curious and influential. We have inspirational leaders who support, challenge and actively promote career development. Work-life balance is a priority for us, and everyone is encouraged to support their wellbeing. We offer a dynamic and social environment, a place you can be yourself.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $110,766 and $143,388 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 18 September 2024; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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