Senior Analyst

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Te Haeata/The Opportunity

It's an exciting time to join our Sector Insights Group - our evidence and insights are highly sought after by leaders across the Ministry of Justice and wider justice sector. Our work is characterised by innovation, quality, and impact.




We are seeking a Senior Analyst to work in our Reporting and Advice team, who generate insights and advice for senior leaders across the justice sector. Within this team, you will be responsible for telling the analytical performance story of what is going on across the Justice Sector and why. You will create responsive advice and regular reports in relation to your topic domains, which join the dots between the data, the evidence base and the live political, strategic and operational context. You will develop clear and compelling products which communicate what decision makers need to know and provide the advice which informs their next steps.

Deliver high quality reporting and advice that enable great decisions
Plan and prioritise your short- and long-term work programme
Coach and support others in the team to succeed
Actively contribute to a positive team culture

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

To be successful in this role, you will be a passionate analytical storyteller, be curious and flexible, and will have:

excellence in modelling, analysis and applying critical thinking
experience in the delivery of high-quality analysis and written communications targeted to your audience's needs
a track record of working closely with stakeholders in your work networks to understand their context, as a means of enhancing your work
demonstrated success in planning, prioritising, and organising work to deliver on short and long-term objectives within your work programme
experience of coaching or mentoring more junior colleagues to increase their knowledge or skills
an innovative approach to enhancing the impact of your work and the work of your team, including being open to integrating new information and ideas and promoting new ways of working
experience in clearly communicating complex issues and technical concepts
a working knowledge of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the implications of these for the work of Te Tāhū o te Ture - Ministry of Justice
as a bonus knowledge or experience with simulation or working with IDI
a tertiary degree in a relevant field.

Mō mātou/ About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Sector Insights is comprised of five teams - Reporting and Advice; Research and Evaluation; Analytics and Modelling, Business Intelligence and Data Response.

We work collaboratively, turning data into insight to support the delivery of better services and outcomes to people engaging with the Justice system. We achieve this by helping our partners answer three critical questions: What's happening? Why is it happening? and What would happen if?

This supports Justice Sector leaders to focus improvement efforts on the areas that will make the biggest difference to New Zealanders.

Our work is challenging and complex. Our goals are ambitious. We make a real difference to the New Zealand Justice system. Our teams are curious, capable and influential. We have inspirational leaders who support, challenge and actively promote career development. Work-life balance is a priority for us, and everyone is encouraged to support their wellbeing. We offer a dynamic and social environment, a place you can be yourself.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

a place you can be yourself
a team with a strong supportive culture
opportunities to learn and develop
competitive salary package

Benefits

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

4. 4 weeks holiday leave
an online professional development portal
access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/ Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $111,766 and $154,680 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 31 May 2025; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice. govt. nz

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