Senior Business Analyst – Data Management | Kaitātari Pakihi Matua

This is an opportunity for you to play a key part in improving data and Information management practices at Stats NZ by developing an enterprise data & information asset register :

• Work on a defined brief to develop and implement an Information and Data Asset register for Stats NZ
• 2x fixed term roles, based in Christchurch or Wellington

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 us to work for you!

Other benefits include :

The role | Te tūnga

There are two fixed term roles available : 1x 6‑month fixed term position until June 2026; 1x 18‑month fixed term position until June 2027. The roles are based in Christchurch or Wellington and report to the Unit Manager – Data and Information Management. The roles will work in close partnership with the Data and Information Management Unit, the Digital Triage team along with stakeholders across the business. As a Senior Business Analyst – Data Management, your focus will be on scoping and developing an enterprise information and data asset register using MS365 tools to improve the governance and lifecycle management of information and data assets at Stats NZ. This will require leading engagement with business units and teams across the organisation to identify and record assets, define essential register attributes / metadata and design and implement a MS365 solution that meets Stats NZ requirements.

Working closely with teams across the organisation, you will be required to build positive and productive relationships. You will be highly organised, self‑managing, able to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team. You will be familiar with techniques and frameworks of your discipline and be comfortable learning in a high‑paced environment. Experience with developing an asset register and advanced experience using MS365 tools would be highly advantageous. You must be able to demonstrate evidence of delivering on a high‑paced initiative.

We are looking for a motivated individual with :

bridge technical and non‑technical discussions

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.

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a central government employer of 1200+ people across Aotearoa New Zealand. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of government, Māori and iwi organisations, businesses, non‑government organisations, 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.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right‑hand side of the page.

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. The job may close before the advertised closing date depending on application numbers.

You may be asked to complete a pre‑interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

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.

Expertise Data Insights, Analysis and Customer Reporting, Data Standards and Statistical Design, Information, Systems and Technology

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