Lead Information Analyst

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
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- Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, _ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga _mo Aotearoa whanui._
- Capture, design and architect content across a global organisation
- Be part of a transformational work programme in an organisation that values knowledge, as a critical enabler
- Wellington based - Fixed term role for 6 months (with a potential of extension if business case approved)

**Kōrero mō te tūranga -** **About the role**

The Lead Information Analyst role sits within the Ministry’s Knowledge, Information and Analytics team.

In this role you will lead and deliver the remaining information deliverables for our Enterprise Content Management (ECM) capability Implementation Business Case.

The focus of this role is to complete the high-level information architecture, to enable efficient and secure ways to collaborate on content; intuitive and user-centred content management and access; and improved governance of content. However, there are a number of other information deliverables, where you will work closely with the Project Business Analyst and Senior Knowledge and Information Team staff to drive these deliverables to completion.

You will join a multi-faceted, highly skilled team with accountability for:

- information and knowledge management;
- data and analytics; and
- history and heritage.

For more detail you can view a copy of the **position description here.**

The full salary range for this role is $104,670 and $141,612 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The midpoint is $123,141 - We expect to hire depending on your level of experience.

**Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?**
- You love an intellectual challenge - thriving in complex environments
- You are a systems thinker - able to work with users to understand their information needs; then assimilate those needs, and build them into content architectures and configurations which just work

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work. If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too - as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us, and we offer training and support.

**Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?**

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

**Mō mātou - About us**

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?**

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen, or Permanent Resident.

Please Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

**Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 31 October 2024.**

**Please note**:This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.