Benefits Analyst, Wellington

About us | Mo matouThe Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation.

We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve.

We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.MSD – services for the future programme is about MSD's future role and how we can make a bigger and better difference for New Zealanders.

It will help us achieve the shifts we want to make to achieve our strategic goal, Te Pae Tawhiti.About the role | Mo te tunga : Permanent roleBased at National Office, WellingtonCalling Ambitious Data Analytics Graduates!

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for data and financial analytics?

Or maybe you are currently operating as a Benefits Analyst and are looking for a change.MSD's Benefits Practice is seeking a talented Benefits Analyst to join our dynamic team in Wellington.The Benefits Analyst supports the effective realisation of programme benefits by ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and evaluation of both financial and non-financial outcomes.What we're looking for : Relevant experience or a recent graduate with strong, demonstrable technical skills in data analyticsAdvanced demonstrable Excel proficiency, including Power BI and data cube expertiseFinance or data analytics academic backgroundKeen to grow and develop in a mature public sector benefits environmentTechnical Requirements : Demonstrated high-level Excel skillsStrong data analytics and financial analysis capabilitiesOpportunity to work in one of the advanced benefits practices in the public sectorMentorship and professional developmentCutting-edge analytical tools and technologiesIf you're ready to launch your career in public sector benefits analysis, we want to hear from you!

Salary | Utu-a-tau : $79,200.00 - $95,873.00How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tonoTo apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.Note : Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.All applications must be made online.

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• MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work.

This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.Joining MSD means being part of a whanau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.

We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment.

We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity.

We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Maori, Hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.

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