Data Analyst / Senior Data Analyst - Macroeconomic Statistics | Kaitātari Hoahoa - Wellington/Auckland/Christchurch
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Multiple permanent roles based in Wellington, Christchurch, or Auckland
Shape the story of New Zealand’s economy by delivering official statistics
Grow with us in a supportive learning environment designed to develop data experts
We’re growing our team and have a range of exciting opportunities available from early-career analysts to highly skilled professionals. Join us in shaping the way we measure a modern economy and make a real impact through data and design.
The roles | Te tūnga
These roles sit within the branch that produces all of New Zealand’s premiere macroeconomic statistics including consumers price index (inflation), gross domestic product, and statistics about overseas trade. These are office-based roles, and we are considering candidates in Christchurch, Wellington, or Auckland.
The key focus of these roles is to lead, or support, the ongoing production of our existing releases. As part of your day-to-day you’ll be ‘in the detail’ working directly with data to produce our statistics. You’ll use your coding, statistical knowledge and problem-solving skills to clean, validate and analyse data on New Zealand’s economy.
We‘ll provide you with training to help you up to understand relevant methodologies, how to get from raw input data to compliant outputs, interlinkages of the data, and how to lead the end-to-end production of some of New Zealand’s key statistics.
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
This role would suit someone who can bring:
applied experience performing data analysis
a keen attention to detail – what looks right, what looks wrong, what’s missing?
an ability to relate the data to what’s happening in the real world – what is our data telling us?
a degree in economics, statistics, accounting, or other relevant field
a strong interest in macroeconomics
well-developed excel skills and experience in using SAS, R or similar coding languages for statistical analysis
What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe
Starting salary range depends on the level of experience of candidates. The relevant salary ranges are below.
Statistical & Data Analyst (Level 1): $73,048 - $85,939 + superannuation
Design Analyst (Level 2): $83,195 – $97,876 + superannuation
Senior Design Analyst (Level 3): $96,307 - $113,303 + superannuation
Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include:
Flu Vaccines, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Eye Tests and corporate rates for a variety of services and products
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 that cater to a variety of working styles and needs
Check out 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!!
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.
Please indicate your role preference and any experience that relates to that preference in your application.
We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. 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.
To find out more about the above roles and working at Stats NZ, check out this video: Design Analyst
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.
