Analyst Research and Data
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Tēnei tūranga – About the role
MBIE’s Research and Data Analysts are responsible for:
- Analysis – they analyse data to produce insights using appropriate methodologies and tools, for a range of stakeholders.
- Research and Evaluation – they contribute to projects by applying research methodologies to address topics and inform advice.
- Communication - they provide trusted advice and guidance that is clear, accurate and compelling.
Their day-to-day work and activities will vary depending on the team.
Ngā herenga – Requirements of the role
Role specific competencies
Technical skills in one or more of the following professional areas:
- Data management and analysis including solving complex problems with efficient and reproducible analytics; statistical/econometric modelling; data visualisation; and statistical/econometric modelling, inference and forecasting/prediction in domains such as complex surveys and time series.
- Research methods including qualitative and quantitative methods, ethics, survey management, managing outsourced experts, using the New Zealand Integrated Data Infrastructure etc.
- Evaluation including design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and projects, and selection of appropriate approaches and methods.
Personal specifications
- A proactive, can-do attitude with great initiative, judgement and discretion.
- Ability to perceive, communicate and adopt new ways of looking at problems.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to build relationships with team members and diverse stakeholders.
- Communicates effectively to diverse team members, clients and stakeholders.
- Understanding of Crown responsibilities under te Tiriti o Waitangi, knowledge of te reo Māori and Māori Data Sovereignty principles.
- Previous public sector experience is preferred but not essential.
Qualification
- Relevant tertiary qualification in a related area (desirable).
Requirements
- Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Takohanga tuhinga o mua – Key accountabilities and deliverables
Core activities and tasks
- Leads, scopes, shapes, plans and manages research and analytical projects.
- Applies appropriate analytical and research methodologies, frameworks and methods of analysis to identify problems, analyse issues and assess strategies.
- Uses a range of evidence including data, research and other information from range of sources to provide the foundation for evidence-based analysis.
- Proactively engages clients and stakeholders to shape MBIE projects, including in developing of viable options; analysis and evaluation, and monitoring and reviewing processes.
- Contributes to and supports others in the development of policy advice, briefings, research issues for internal clients, Ministers, Cabinet, Parliamentary Select Committees and other stakeholders.
- Provides support for tasks and solutions for MBIE-wide challenges, including supporting the implementation of new data and insights projects.
- Contributes to development and implementation of frameworks and standards that improve data and insights quality, consistency and relevance across MBIE.
- Supports continuous improvement and innovation to MBIE’s analytical, research and evaluation approaches.
Work management
- Is well organised, plans systematically and regularly monitors and reports on progress towards achievement of plans and strategies.
- Actively plans and manages workload.
- Supports team projects.
Relationship management
- Builds relationships across the team, clients and stakeholders.
- Draws upon relationships to exchange ideas, resources and know how.
- Actively seeks to build and maintain a network of contacts.
- Lives the MBIE values through embracing diversity and supporting others.
Capability development
- Takes responsibility for own professional development, working with their people leader to seek and select learning opportunities.
Wellbeing, health & safety
- Displays commitment through actively supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives.
- Ensures own and others safety at all times.
- Complies with relevant safety and wellbeing policies, procedures, safe systems of work and event reporting.
- Reports all incidents/accidents, including near misses in a timely fashion.
- Is involved in health and safety through participation and consultation.
Tō tūranga i roto i te Manatū – Your place in the Ministry
The Analyst Research and Data position reports into a manager within the Data, Insights and Intelligence branch. The branch sits within the Digital, Data and Insights group.
To mātou aronga – What we do for Aotearoa New Zealand
Hīkina Whakatutuki is the te reo Māori name for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Hīkina means to uplift. Whakatutuki means to move forward, to make successful. Our name speaks to our purpose, Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All.
To Grow Aotearoa New Zealand for All, we put people at the heart of our mahi. Based on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi, we are committed to upholding authentic partnerships with Māori.
As agile public service leaders, we use our breadth and experience to navigate the ever-changing world. We are service providers, policy makers, investors and regulators. We engage with diverse communities, businesses and regions. Our work touches on the daily lives of New Zealanders. We grow opportunities (Puāwai), guard and protect (Kaihāpai) and innovate and navigate towards a better future (Auaha).
Ngā matatau – Our competencies
Cultivates innovation We create new and better ways for the organisation to be successful by challenging the status quo generating new and creative ideas and translating them into workable solutions.
Nimble learning We are curious and actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems by learning as we go when facing new situations and challenges.
Customer focus We build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions by listening and gaining insights into the needs of the communities we serve and actively seeking and responding to feedback.
Decision quality We make quality and timely decisions that shape the future for our communities and keep the organisation moving forward by relying on an appropriate mix of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement to make valid and reliable decisions.
Action oriented We step up, taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with purpose, urgency and discipline by taking responsibility, ownership and action on challenges, and being accountable for the results.
Collaborates We connect, working together to build partnerships with our communities, working collaboratively to meet shared objectives by gaining trust and support of others; actively seeking the views, experiences, and opinions of others and by working co-operatively with others across MBIE, the public sector and external stakeholder groups.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
As an agency of the public service, MBIE has a responsibility to contribute to the Crown meeting its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Te Tiriti). Meeting our commitment to Te Tiriti will contribute towards us realising the overall aims of Te Ara Amiorangi – Our Path, Our Direction, and achieve the outcome of Growing New Zealand for All. The principles of Te Tiriti - including partnership, good faith, and active protection – are at the core of our work. MBIE is committed to delivering on our obligations as a Treaty partner with authenticity and integrity and to enable Māori interests. We are committed to ensuring that MBIE is well placed to meet our obligations under the Public Service Act 2020 (Te Ao Tūmatanui) to support the Crown in strengthening the Māori/Crown Relationship under the Treaty and to build MBIE’s capability, capacity and cultural intelligence to deliver this.
Mahi i roto i te Ratonga Tūmatanui – Working in the public service
Ka mahitahi mātou o te ratonga tūmatanui kia hei painga mō ngā tāngata o Aotearoa i āianei, ā, hei ngā rā ki tua hoki. He kawenga tino whaitake tā mātou hei tautoko i te Karauna i runga i āna hononga ki a ngāi Māori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ka tautoko mātou i te kāwanatanga manapori. Ka whakakotahingia mātou e te wairua whakarato ki ō mātou hapori, ā, e arahina ana mātou e ngā mātāpono me ngā tikanga matua o te ratonga tūmatanui i roto i ā mātou mahi.
In the public service we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future. We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. We support democratic government. We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work.
What does it mean to work in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Public Service?(external link) — Te Kawa Mataaho The Public Service Commission
