Senior Analyst

About the Role

The Ministry of Justice's Sector Insights team is seeking a Senior Analyst dedicated to harnessing data to generate actionable insights for justice sector leaders. The role involves creating monitoring and reporting tools that track justice initiatives' performance, delivering clear, evidence-based advice for decision-makers. This position emphasizes collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including justice agencies, courts, iwi partners, and external providers, to enhance data-driven improvements across the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement reporting products for ongoing tracking of justice outcomes.
• Utilize strong analytical and communication competencies to produce well-founded evidence and translate complex results into practical guidance for policy and operational leaders.
• Engage effectively with multiple stakeholders to support evidence-based enhancements in justice sector operations.
• Employ analytical, research, and coding skills to investigate performance, identify patterns, and extract meaningful insights from data.
• Convert intricate findings into accessible insights that assist decision-makers in assessing progress and identifying improvement opportunities.

Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrated curiosity and sound judgment with eagerness to explore innovative data use for insight creation.
• A proactive and confident approach, taking ownership and driving continuous improvement.
• Adaptability and resilience to manage ambiguity, strict deadlines, and shifting priorities while maintaining high-quality output.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities to build and maintain relationships across varied teams and agencies.
• Strong focus on delivering high-quality results aligned with long-term objectives.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of presenting findings clearly in plain English and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborative team spirit aimed at enhancing team capabilities and supporting colleagues.
• Possession of a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline with a substantial quantitative or statistical component.
• Proficiency with coding or analytical tools such as SAS, R, or similar.

About the Ministry of Justice and Sector Insights

Te Tāhū o te Ture (the Ministry of Justice) is committed to fostering a fair and safe Aotearoa. The Sector Insights division consists of five teams that transform data into insights to improve justice services and outcomes. Their focal questions include understanding current trends, underlying causes, and potential future scenarios to guide justice system improvements. The Ministry values innovation, quality, impact, and career development, promoting wellbeing and inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

• 22 days of annual leave
• Flexible work hours where feasible
• Access to an online professional development portal
• Engagement with diverse and inclusive networks

Salary Range

The Senior Analyst position offers an annual salary between 112766 and 142878 NZD, dependent on skills and experience.

Additional Information

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. The Ministry encourages applications from people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions. The recruitment process includes ongoing CV reviews and interviews prior to the closing date of July 30.