Statistical and Data Analyst Kaitātari Tauanga Me Ngā Raraunga

7 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Statistics New Zealand Full time

**_Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes, About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come._**
- Multiple roles available in different teams - based in Ōtautahi (Christchurch) or Pōneke (Wellington)
- Bring your creativity, innovation, and ideas to work

**About Us | Ko mātou**

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa - data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.

**What's in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe**

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the **Way We Work** at Stats NZ and check out our benefits. We want working for usto work for you

**Starting salary: $73,048 to $80,783 + superannuation**

Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include:

- Balance life and work commitments
- Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments)
- Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa
- 3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
- City based offices in Wellington or Christchurch that cater to a variety of working styles and needs, including state-of-the-art, 6-star green building in Wellington.

**The roles | Te tūnga**

We have multiple permanent Statistical and Data Analyst roles, across teams in our Methods & Design branch.

Our branch provides methodological leadership and technical support across Stats NZ and the wider data system.

These roles would suit someone who can bring:

- Curiosity, strong data analysis skills, and a natural ability to problem solve.
- Experience using statistical software e.g. R, to extract and analyse data, and the ability to pick up new tools quickly
- Great written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence a range of people.
- The ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships.
- Knowledge or commitment to developing understanding of Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo, Te Ao Māori
- Demonstrated advocacy for, or support of, diversity, equity and inclusion.

**What you bring | Nōu te rourou**

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us.

Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

**_ You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process._**

**Note to Recruitment Agencies**: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
- Reference #
- 15653
- Posted on
- 16 Jul 2025
- Closes on
- 03 Aug 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Christchurch, Wellington
- Expertise
- Data Insights, Analysis and Customer Reporting, Data Standards and Statistical Design
- Job level(s)
- 1-3 years experience, 4-6 years experience
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time



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