Statistical Analyst

• Develop surveys and data collections to generate insights about New Zealand's economy and financial system
• Work closely with customers and data suppliers to meet emerging needs
• Utilise this opportunity to apply your data knowledge and provide guidance to others across the organisation.

Our Data, Statistics and Analytics department have a Statistical Analyst position available. If you are an experienced Analyst looking to join a busy, collaborative and highly experienced team, look no further!

We're looking for a Statistical Analyst who is comfortable working with a range of data and can bring their technical capability and relationship management skills. If you have experience in data and an enthusiasm for making improvements to existing collections and developing new sources then we want to hear from you. This is a great time to join our team, develop your skills and have the ability to be involved in a variety of exciting projects.

This vacancy is open to both Wellington and Auckland based candidates. Please note if you are Auckland based you will be expected to travel to Wellington on occasion as required.

Te tūranga - The role

The Statistical Analyst, Data Development reports to the Data Development Manager in the Data, Statistics & Analytics department. The Statistical Analyst will be supported by a team of experienced staff to use their expertise in statistical frameworks, tools and methods to support data initiatives that will better enable data-driven decision-making at the Bank.

The data we work with comes from a range of sources, in the form of aggregated survey collections or more granular datasets - each requiring different tools to design, build, and utilise them well.

While our journey to the new data landscape is in transition, this is a perfect time to get involved and play an influential part in how our future systems and tools will function. You will spend some hands-on time learning our current systems (including FSIS), which will give you the knowledge to be involved in future-focused discussions and work to improve our processes in the short, medium and longer term.

In addition to contributing to specific projects, the Statistical Analyst will be supported to own their own small projects, develop leadership skills and manage relationships across the organisation.

The Statistical Analyst Data Development is expected to collaborate effectively within and across departments to achieve the RBNZ's objectives and drive initiatives to transform processes and obtain more value from data and statistics.

Please review the position descriptions for this role here.

Ō pūkenga - About you

To be successful in either of these roles, you will bring

• A relevant tertiary degree in related disciplines.
• Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to show good judgement from your experience.
• Experience in improving data collections or other data development work.
• Experience working with a range of data and analysts tools
• Relationship management skills and experience engaging and working with stakeholder.
• An ability to explain complex issues to
• An ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

To find out more please review the position descriptions which are linked above, or for any specific queries, please contact Natalie Keyes - Manager, Data Development - Natalie.Keyes@rbnz.govt.nz

If this role has sparked your interest, please apply online by 5pm, 13 November 2024. Please include a cover letter with your application.

Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information

If you encounter accessibility barriers in the application process or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.