Senior Advisor – Information Systems (Christchurch or Wellington)

Help lead the delivery and development of MS365 record management and collaboration tools within Stats NZ to support best practice Information management. 

• Opportunity to work on projects and initiatives that aim to improve outcomes for all New Zealanders.

• Permanent position based in Christchurch or Wellington  

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: $ 83,195 - $ 110,000 + superannuation

Other benefits include: 

• An environment where we can all be leaders, where your ideas and input are encouraged

• Balance life and work commitments

• Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, and secondments)

• Three extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)

• City-based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needs. 

The role | Te tūnga  

As Senior Advisor – Information Systems, you will report to the Unit Manager Data and Information Management and work in close partnership with the Data and Information Management team. You will provide advanced operational support for information management systems and processes, bridging technical operations and advisory functions. You will support the delivery of best practice data and information management, contribute to continuous improvement, and provide specialist advice. You will coach and support junior team members, work closely with senior technical staff and partner with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions. 

The key to success in this role is being skilled at developing strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, listening carefully to understand needs and then finding mutually beneficial solutions that uplift information management practices. 

The suite of MS365 tools and systems is evolving rapidly along with the need to integrate with other systems and platforms. The position will require continuous learning and the ability to research problems and find innovative solutions.   

Your role will be to: 

• Provide advanced Information Management System support – ensuring all systems related to information management are stable, secure and meet information management and Stats NZ requirements.

• Maintain a variety of systems that support data and information management, contribute to regular projects to automate and/or refine processes and to develop solutions to issues.

• Continually work towards automation and continual service improvement

• Mentor and provide support to other members of the team

• Partner with internal and external customers and stakeholders in order to provide best practice data and information management advice, support and system solutions that meets their needs. 

• Research complex issues and develop practical solutions to them. 

• Lead work in your practice area of information management systems 

What you bring | Nōu te rourou    

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as information management or information technology

• Minimum 3 years’ experience administering and leading the provision of Information Management services through MS365 tools

• Experience in operational support for information management systems

• Excellent customer engagement skills

• Ability to translate customer needs or requirements into practical initiatives  

• Experience coaching or mentoring junior staff.

• Written and oral communication skills suitable for a varied audience in a corporate setting.

• Knowledge or commitment to developing understanding of Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo, Te Ao Māori

• Demonstrated advocacy for, or support of, diversity and inclusion. 

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, 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. The job may close 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.