Senior Data Analyst

 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.

Mō te tīma / About our team

The Disability Support Services (DSS) Group works to ensure fair access to disability support services in New Zealand, prioritizing those with the greatest needs. Through the DSS Review Programme, the Group is focused on implementing key recommendations to deliver consistent, equitable services, prioritize high-needs individuals, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of DSS, all while upholding Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principles.

Te āhua o te tūranga / About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Disability Support Services (DSS), where you will play a key role in improving the quality of disability support services across New Zealand. 

As a member of the Quality and Performance Team, you will work with a variety of data to develop insights that help shape better decision-making and drive improvements within the disability support system.

Your role will involve:

• Cleaning, managing and analysing data from service providers to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement
• Creating reports and insights that are easy to understand and meet the needs of a wide range of audiences, including the disability community, service providers and government officials
• Collaborating with teams across DSS and engaging with the disability community to ensure your work is meaningful, accessible and impactful
• Presenting complex data and analysis in clear, concise formats for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Providing advice on data quality and supporting the use of data to inform key decisions and improvements

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical skills in data analysis, experience working with diverse stakeholders and a commitment to improving outcomes for disabled people and their whānau. 

You will be joining a supportive team that is passionate about making a difference in the disability sector.

If you are ready to use your skills to drive change and contribute to the ongoing development of disability support services, we would love to hear from you.

We value diversity and welcome applications from disabled people and those who have lived experience with whānau, or the disability community. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you. 
 

Nōu te rourou | What you bring:

• Proven experience using RStudio (or similar tools) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulae, Power Query and VBA
• Demonstrated ability to engage with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders fostering positive relationships and collaboration
• Exceptional written communication skills, with experience presenting technical information and analysis in a clear, accessible way for non-technical audiences
• Solid background in data analysis, systems analysis and project management with a track record of delivering insights and solutions
• Strong understanding of government processes, ideally within the social sector, and familiarity with disability data is desirable

Position Description

A Copy of the position description can be found here.  Senior Data Analyst position description.

Salary range: $102,533.00 – $124,402.00

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:  Thursday 28 November 2024

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.