Analyst Workforce Planning

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.'

Ngā kawenga | About the role

We have the opportunity for a person with analytical skills to join the National Workforce Planning team, based in Wellington. Reporting to the Principal Adviser, your role as an Analyst will be to support prison sites by responding to their workforce planning needs and providing ongoing enhancements to site rosters.

Every custodial site is unique therefore while our processes remain the same, the data set changes. This is where your advanced Excel skills and attention to detail are required. Along with those skills, you will be a quick learner, with the ability to pick up new systems and processes, whilst working amongst a supportive and uplifting team.

Mō te tema | About the Team

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join us. As part of the team, you will support our frontline Custodial Services group with the maintenance and development of site roster patterns within funded levels, including the accurate entry of patterns into the Department's workforce management roster technology - Kronos.

We are keen to hear from applicants who have:

• Microsoft Excel with demonstrated competency in formulas
• A passion for numbers with analytical and data analysis skills
• Great attention to detail
• Experience in roster development (ideal but not essential)
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• An ability to learn new systems
• An ability to work methodically through processes in a logical manner
• An ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

The midpoint of the salary range is $87,132 and the full range (85%-120%) is $74,063 to $104,559. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

Applications close on: Tuesday the 14th of January 2025.

This role is being advertised over our recruitment shutdown period of Friday 20th December–Monday 6th January. Applications will start to be reviewed from 6th January. Please note that during this period the email address below will not be monitored, as our team is taking a well-earned break.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)

Location: Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)

Position type: Permanent

Category: Government, Policy, Planning & Regulation