Statistical & Data Technician | Kaihangarau Tauanga Me Ngā Raraunga

Overview

Stats NZ Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Fixed term role until end July 2026 – based in Christchurch or Wellington

Part-time (20 hours per week)

Use your passion for data to improve the lives of people in Aotearoa. Bring your curious mindset and natural strength in problem-solving and troubleshooting.

About Us | Ko mātou

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1300+ 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.

The role | Te tūnga

We have a 20-hour per week, fixed-term Statistical and Data Technician role within our Complex Business and Processing Support unit. The role covers topics including financial, economic and social data. You will transform data to a more usable, value-added state so it can be used in our statistical production process. Responsibilities include loading data, data editing, data sourcing, classification, validation, checking, shaping and data confrontation. The aim is to get data to inform important decisions in Aotearoa, ensuring our data is ready for the next step. You will work with a team of analysts and technicians to ensure our statistical releases, and accompanying editorial, are world-class in quality, design, and appearance. The role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch.

• Curiosity, with a passion for troubleshooting, process improvements, and innovation
• Experience working with data / information, and the ability to apply technical checking skills
• Self-starter with the capability and willingness to adapt to new tools and systems quickly
• Ability to work well in a team and form effective relationships with a range of people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in presenting your work in plain English
• Experience using or willingness to learn programming languages
• Knowledge or commitment to developing understanding of Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo, Te Ao Māori

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained outside of work. We encourage you to be you in your application. 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.

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. The job may be closed 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.

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