• Job Type: Ongoing – Full Time
• Category: Policy & analysis
• Location: Wellington
• Date Advertised: 11-JAN-21
• Job Reference: 152289
• Job Title: Insights Analyst – International Accounts
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About Us | Mō mātou

At Tatauranga Aotearoa, Stats NZ, our vision is to unleash the power of data to change lives. As New Zealand s official data and statistics agency, we are tasked with leading the way for New Zealand s data future, enabling data-led innovation across society, the economy, and the environment. 

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The role | Mō te tūnga

As an Insights Analyst working in the area of International Accounts you ll be involved in the development, analysis and dissemination of data used for New Zealand s Balance of Payments (BOP) and International Investment Position (IIP).

BOP and IIP statistics are vital to understanding New Zealand s trade and investment with the rest of the world, and how we finance it. For example, BOP and IIP statistics enable policy makers and businesses to understand and make informed decisions about how to manage the impact of global economic shocks such as COVID-19.

You will also use BOP and IIP data alongside other data from within, and from outside of Stats NZ to paint a fuller picture of New Zealand s economy.

You will be focused on providing high quality outputs that meet the needs of our customers. As part of your role you will work with teams across Stats NZ, for example, National Accounts. Also, with external stakeholders such as Treasury, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, businesses, the Media, international agencies like the International Monetary Fund and Australian Bureau of Statistics. 

Salary $75,721 – $89,084 neg. depending on skills and experience.

This position can be located in either Wellington or Christchurch.

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About you | Mōu

Characteristics and attributes for this Insight Analyst role includes:  

• A positive can do attitude and eagerness to work as part of a team.
• A collegial approach to working with other teams and agencies.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills and a talent for telling meaningful stories with our data.
• An ability and desire to use and develop new tools and techniques to analyse data and disseminate information.
• Familiarity with R, SAS and/or Python would be advantageous.
  Relevant subject matter knowledge in economics and statistics would also be advantageous.

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What s in it for you | Āwhina

You ll be joining an inclusive environment where people, regardless of gender, race, disability, religion or background are supported to be able to do their best work. This includes:

• Flexible by default, balance life and work commitments 
• An environment that s safe, where you can be yourself 
• Exciting and meaningful work that makes a difference to Aotearoa 
• Opportunity to develop and grow your career (coaching culture, study support, secondments, acting up) 
• Opportunity to join various social, network and support groups (toastmasters, multi-cultural, social group)

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

If the above matches your skills and experience, click apply and upload your CV and cover letter.

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Any questions that haven t been answered please email jobs@stats.govt.nz.

Advert Closes:  Sunday 24th January 2021 11:55pm.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, see our careers page for more info.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this job.