Job Details

Location:	Wellington
Category:	Policy and Research
Position Type:	Ongoing - Full Time
Job Reference:	MBIE/1308764
Attachments:	PD Research Data Senior Analyst OCE (3).pdf (PDF, 124KB) Job Description Research Data Analyst OCE (1).pdf (PDF, 118KB) Job Description
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• Are you skilled at using data to provide policy insights?
• Are you a team player and want to work in a lively and stimulating team to improve New Zealand's prosperity and wellbeing?
• Do you like the idea of helping to shape the Government's microeconomic strategy?

Why work for us?

Working in Strategic Policy, you will have the opportunity to:

• Help identify and work on exciting cross-cutting or future-focussed policy issues
• Build a strong understanding of New Zealand's economic development, supported by a multidisciplinary team (strategy, research and policy)
• Help shape MBIE's work programme in order to help achieve the organisation's ambitious economic goals
• Build strong links across the organisation by working closely with MBIE staff across policy groups

About the role

Strategic Policy is looking for an intellectually curious and energetic Research and Data Analyst or Senior Research and Data Analyst to join our small and nimble strategy team.

In this role you will work collaboratively with policy advisors and other analysts on analytical projects that help to advance MBIE's thinking on new or emergent issues.  You will also develop and deliver projects looking at firm and employee performance at the micro level.  We want to better understand the New Zealand's economic performance at the firm level in order to provide policy insights.

This is an outstanding opportunity to bring your data and analytical skills to bear on issues that matter for the wellbeing of New Zealanders.

Skills and Experience required

To be successful you will need to:

• Have experience analysing micro data and using advanced econometric techniques
• Enjoy thinking about policy, and working with policy teams to understand the issues relevant to them and how research might provide relevant insights to them
• Be comfortable with and effective at guiding and mentoring other researchers in their projects
• Foster an open, collaborative environment that encourages quality, innovation, on-going learning and knowledge sharing
• Be able to deliver results with limited direction and guidance
• Be able to develop and implement projects
• Be customer-focused and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders

Experience working with Statistics New Zealand's Longitudinal Business Database would be an advantage.

In addition, as a Senior Research and Data Analyst, you will need to:

• Have experience thinking strategically to identify what is important in the medium and long term and see issues in their wider context to ensure advice is practical and influential
• Demonstrate the ability to be proactive and outward-looking in building and maintaining relationships across a large organisation

About MBIE

The purpose of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is to Grow New Zealand for All.  Our goal is to create a strong and high-performing economy by creating an environment that supports businesses to become more productive and internationally competitive.

How to Apply

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button below where you will be directed to the MBIE careers page.  Here you can download the position description and apply online.    Please complete the online application form, and upload your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.

Please also indicate in your cover letter whether you are applying for the Analyst or Senior Analyst level role or are open to either.

Enquiries are welcome to be directed to Karen Stewart (Karen.Stewart@mbie.govt.nz) quoting reference MBIE/1308764

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 28 January 2018.

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