Senior Insights Analyst

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Join us in creating a dynamic, future-focused, customer-centric and new revitalised Insights Unit
• Unleash the power of research and insights to support MBIE to deliver its complex policy work programmes
• Look ahead and lead work across MBIE's policy groups to enable an uplift in our insights capability
• Permanent position, Wellington based
• Salary Band: $110,098 - $138,028 plus Kiwisaver & Wellness Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity for Senior Insights Analyst/s to join our new our Insights Unit!

About the team:

The new Insights Unit comprises two teams in Workplace Relations and Safety Policy, Labour, Science and Enterprise. The role/s reports to an Insights Manager.  These are a multi-disciplinary teams of analysts, researchers and evaluators. We apply a range of analytical skills and methodologies to provide high quality evidence and insights on New Zealand across the MBIE policy portfolios for Government, MBIE, and a range of external stakeholders. Our work is interesting, topical and has impact.
 

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

Our Insights Work Programme is complex and  multifaceted and covers a wide spectrum of MBIE policy portfolios, such as: migration, employment & skills, building system, economic development, science & energy. We support and influence the policy debate and provide direct advice to Government and information to stakeholders and the public.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Insights Analyst/s with a strong track record of leading and developing research and insights projects, to join the team.  You will be a natural relationship manager with proven analytical and/or evaluation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives along with the ability to engage and support staff to help further strengthen understanding and awareness across MBIE. This experience will be complemented by well-developed communication skills and an appreciation for the big picture, enabling your work to have policy impact. You will be able to apply advanced frameworks and methods of analysis to identify problems, analyse and synthesise  the issues, and identify and assess strategies to advance knowledge and understanding. You will also have a commitment to customer needs, innovation, continuous improvement, and generate new ideas and ways of doing things. 

In this role, you will primarily be responsible for leading projects and analysis across the Insights  Work Programme which requires significant cross team  collaboration and a close working relationship with our customers -  MBIE’s policy teams.  In this role, you will also have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the wider insights, research and evaluation portfolio. 
 

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required:

We are keen to hear from you if you have (several of the following):

• A customer-centric approach, with the ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and to develop trust and credibility with senior managers, staff and key internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a high level of initiative, sound judgement and discretion
• Extensive knowledge of research, evaluation or analytical disciplines
• Proven experience of developing and leading complex analytical projects and programmes in a policy environment
• The ability to translate complex and technical information into compelling narratives and insights to be easily understood by non-technical staff
• Be comfortable with and effective at guiding and mentoring other evaluators / researchers in their projects
• Foster an open, collaborative environment that encourages quality, innovation, on-going learning and knowledge sharing
• Exceptional teamwork and collaborative abilities, and a willingness to share knowledge and expertise with others
• Highly developed communication and writing skills 
• A tertiary qualification (preferably post-graduate) in economics, socio-economics or a related discipline

Why work for us?

The Insights Unit develops the Insights and Evidence for MBIE's decision making. We provide trusted and compelling narratives on the impact and effectiveness of government initiatives and formulate insights to inform future policy decisions. We provide the research, analysis, and insights that help decision-makers do their best work. With about 20 staff in the unit, we have a broad range of expertise and offer excellent opportunities for development. This includes active Communities of Practice enabling sharing of knowledge and skills.
 

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Email Roxana Anderson at roxana.anderson@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/16099 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Friday, 22nd November 2024