Ministry of Social Development Looking for Analyst / Senior Analyst Reporting at Wellington Central, Wellington Full Time

About us

The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Analyst / Senior Analyst Reporting Housing Insights

We are seeking an experienced data analyst or senior data analyst to join our team:

• Are you excited about using your data and analytical skills to help to understand the dynamics of the housing system and help to improve people’s lives?
• Are you interested in building insights into the housing support (including emergency housing and public housing) that is available to people who need extra help?
• Do you want to be part of a close-knit team with a passion for providing quality insights to help bring the best possible support for people moving through the public and emergency housing system?

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you. As part of our Housing Insights team, you will be contributing to MSDs reporting obligations related to public and emergency housing and other housing supports. You will contribute to producing quality analysis to tell an integrated narrative based on data and evidence.

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in:

• Investigating, manipulating, and analysing data to draw sound conclusions
• Applying statistical methods, visual representation of data, and an aptitude for storytelling through data for a variety of audiences
• Using Excel and SAS, SQL, or R
• Working in a customer-centric style and always striving to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Communicating with key stakeholders and using a variety of messaging channels, including report writing, to convey your conclusions to diverse audiences
• Managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, and working to deadlines as part of a high-performing and flexible team
• IDI experience or exposure would be an advantage.

Position Description

http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-strategy-and-insights/insights/senior-analyst-reporting-oct-2022.docx

Salary range: $95,546.00 – $116,778.00

How to apply

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.  

Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description. 

All applications must be made online.  If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected]

Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Closing date: Wednesday, 26th October 2022

Joining us

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.  We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.