Senior Advisor – Information Systems

Help lead the delivery and development of MS365 record management and collaboration tools within Stats NZ to support best practice Information management.

• Opportunity to work on projects and initiatives that aim to improve outcomes for all New Zealanders.
• Permanent position 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!

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The role | Te tūnga

As Senior Advisor – Information Systems, you will report to the Unit Manager Data and Information Management and work in close partnership with the Data and Information Management team. You will provide advanced operational support for information management systems and processes, bridging technical operations and advisory functions. You will support the delivery of best practice data and information management, contribute to continuous improvement, and provide specialist advice. You will coach and support junior team members, work closely with senior technical staff and partner with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.

The key to success in this role is being skilled at developing strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, listening carefully to understand needs and then finding mutually beneficial solutions that uplift information management practices.

The suite of MS365 tools and systems is evolving rapidly along with the need to integrate with other systems and platforms. The position will require continuous learning and the ability to research problems and find innovative solutions.

Your role will be to :

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

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 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.

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, Information, Systems and Technology

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