Statistical Analyst Level 1

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1 Statistical Analyst Level 1 Job description Job title Statistical analyst level 1 Location Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch Business unit Statistical business units Grade and salary range Pay group 2, pay band F Reports to Tier 3 manager Welcome to Statistics New Zealand Who we are Statistics New Zealand Tatauranga Aotearoa is the country s main provider of official statistics. We also lead the Official Statistics System (OSS), which coordinates all statistics produced by government departments. Official statistics are used by government, local authorities, businesses, community groups, and individuals. They are useful for: keeping track of and understanding the state and progress of New Zealand steering the economy to improve the prosperity, security, and opportunities of New Zealanders informing debate and making decisions. We are embarking on a 10-year programme called Statistics 2020 Te Kāpehu Whetū. This will change the way we work, who we work with, and the tools and processes we use. These changes will create the flexibility and sustainability we need to succeed in the future. Statistics New Zealand is a department of the New Zealand Public Service. Our duties and responsibilities are set out in the Statistics Act What we want to achieve The work we do contributes to creating an informed society using official statistics. The impact of our work and activities is that New Zealand gets the statistical information it needs to grow and prosper.

2 Our roles in the Official Statistics System As the leader of New Zealand s Official Statistics System we: ensure that New Zealand gets the information it needs advise the government on the policies, priorities, costs, and benefits of statistical activities coordinate statistical activities across government encourage other government departments to share ownership of the OSS and to re-use data define the objectives that different departments will focus on together ensure that official statistics provide value for money. As the country s main provider of official statistics we: report on trends, patterns, and changes to New Zealand s population, economy, society, culture, and environment ensure our statistics are relevant for our customers continually improve what we do and how we do it set an example for other government departments to follow ensure complete confidentiality for all our data maintain the highest level of credibility and integrity in our statistics. Our core values are: leading connecting communicating statistical excellence integrity confidentiality and data security. Our commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi Statistics New Zealand works to ensure that the statistical needs of Māori are identified and progressively met. This complies with the principles for government action on the Treaty of Waitangi. Summary of your role As a statistical analyst level 1, you will be accountable for compiling, developing and interpreting statistical information and/or data to meet customer needs. You will have the opportunity to work in a number of different subject areas, in order to build on your knowledge. You could be employed in any of the following areas: macro-economic and environment statistics industry and labour statistics standards and methods social and population statistics integrated data collection. Your broad role as a statistical analyst level 1 will be to: learn about our customers needs and understand how your work can meet them learn about your subject matter and apply it to the analysis of information and data learn about and apply the conceptual framework/s relevant to your unit contribute to daily activities as well as specific projects 2

3 learn about and help to improve the processes, procedures, frameworks, and systems of your unit, and appropriately document these learn about and apply cost-benefit thinking to all areas of your work. You will be accountable for the work you do, and contribute positively to the values and outcomes outlined in our strategic plans, including Statistics 2020 Te Kāpehu Whetū, and our Statement of Intent. You will report to your business unit manager. On a day-to-day basis you will report to your subject matter project manager. Detailed description of your role You will be expected to: To achieve this you will need to: As a result, we will see you: Contribute to the compilation of statistical compile statistical information and data, and develop the ability to critique and question it, contribute to statistical production, products, and services information and data with assistance apply critical thinking to relate data and information to conceptual information and/or data frameworks and real world events. understand and utilise tools, develop a working knowledge of your unit s tools, frameworks, and processes, and use frameworks, and processes used by your unit these in the analysis of information and/or data work to a high standard to meet take an active interest in and increase your customer requirements. knowledge of your subject area. Apply analytical thinking determine problems within the scope of the conceptual framework identify potential problems and underlying issues using the determine the appropriate set of statistical tools and methodologies to measure problems appropriate statistical tools and methodologies analyse data and draw appropriate interpretations apply subject area knowledge and statistical skills to generate use interpretations to draw conclusions within potential answers or solutions the scope of the conceptual framework and real world events offer potential answers or solutions for consideration. identify possible process issues and areas for improvement analyse and interpret key messages and trends to create innovative solutions or options. Apply conceptual thinking describe conceptual framework principles and assumptions understand and apply the conceptual framework used within explain the rationale, statistical methods, and tools used for the conceptual framework and how this has an impact on production of data your unit. take an active interest in and have an understanding of your subject area(s), and how this may be interpreted with the conceptual framework describe how the conceptual frameworks of others work overlaps with your own, and describe the impact that has on the production of data. 3

4 You will be expected to: Apply cost-benefit thinking Build connections and work collaboratively To achieve this you will need to: describe desired outcomes and identify possible options to meet them identify relative costs, benefits, and risks of each option monitor progress, and learn to judge the future costs and benefits of work. work collaboratively within the team and across the organisation to achieve successful outcomes meet with other units to build good understanding across Statistics NZ and draw connections between the work of specific teams and the business of the wider organisation work closely with senior staff and subject matter project managers for guidance, support, and development develop good working relationships with customers to identify how we can meet their needs. Communicate effectively communicate complex ideas and information to different audiences in plain English communicate clearly and concisely in all written and oral communications share information and knowledge with others in a proactive, timely way that fits the purpose seek peer review of written work. Desirable qualities for your role As a result, we will see you: identify the costs, benefits, and risks of what needs to be achieved determine whether work is fit for customers needs determine at what stage a project is complete: is extra effort worth the resources? know when to stop, with guidance. ensure engagement with others is open, friendly, and responsive build internal and external relationships. be understood by all internal and external customers in both written and oral communication write clearly and concisely, and follow the Statistics New Zealand plain English standard communicate with peers, subject matter project manager, and manager regularly. Quality 1 A statistical analyst needs to be: Integrity and trust straightforward, honest, and trustworthy Intellectual horsepower quick thinking and capable of dealing with the concepts and complexities of the position Customer focus focused on understanding and meeting the needs of customers Written communication able to communicate effectively in writing, using plain English Problem solving able to recognise, analyse, and solve problems Time management able to make decisions quickly when necessary Technical learning keen to constantly update and add to technical skills and knowledge by taking advantage of informal and formal learning opportunities Peer relationships a team player with a strongly collaborative approach Action orientation proactive and energetic, and open to challenges and opportunities Required qualifications able to present a good tertiary academic record, preferably with a degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, accountancy, computer science, geography, demography, or other social sciences. We also encourage you to apply if you have a degree in another discipline. A post-graduate qualification is an advantage. 4

5 Definitions Conceptual framework Cost-benefit thinking Conceptual frameworks provide a common language for communication. They allow us to translate the real world into models, which makes reality measurable for statistical purposes. Cost-benefit thinking is comparing the costs (eg time, value, resources) against the benefits (value) of an activity or output. This enables you to make the best decisions to meet customer needs. Our workplace: your workplace Statistics New Zealand endeavours to provide a working environment that encourages the development of an individual's potential and their contribution to the organisation, by offering challenges and opportunities. We value staff from diverse cultural backgrounds and staff with active interests outside of work. We provide a supportive environment so that individuals can balance their working life and personal life. This is achieved through policies of work and family life, equal employment opportunities (EEO), and a healthy and safe work environment. All departmental offices are smoke free. We are committed to developing an equal employment opportunities (EEO) work place. All staff are required to comply with our EEO policy. Discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, sex, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, family, age, and marital status is not tolerated. 1 Copyright 1992, 1996, by Lominger Limited, Inc. a Korn Ferry Company. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. These qualities are derived from the LEADERSHIP ARCHITECT Competency Sort Cards developed and copyrighted by Robert W. Eichinger and Michael M. Lombardo for Lominger Limited, Inc. Without the prior written permission of Lominger Limited, Inc., no part of this work may be used, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, by or to any party outside of Statistics New Zealand. 5