Senior Design Analyst & Design Analyst | Kaitātari Hoahoa Matua & Kaitātari Hoah at Statistics NZ, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Do you have experience working with person-centred microdata, and are interested in being part of the transformation of how we produce official statistics?

The Integrated Statistical Data System (ISDS) is a statistical system comprised of three statistical domains: People, Place and Business. Leveraging integrated data, the ISDS is forming a foundational set of data assets for delivering and modernising Stats NZ’s statistical data and information production, including playing an important role in the delivery of Census and IDI modernisation. 

The Administrative Population Model workstream focuses on implementing a person-centric administrative data linking system (People Domain), with outputs that can be used for official statistics. This includes working in an agile environment building and maintaining pipelines to onboard, transform and link data from a diverse range of sources.  

 

The roles | Te tūnga

These are two year fixed term roles ideally based in Wellington, however we are open to candidates from Christchurch and Auckland.

Senior Design Analyst ISDS – Administrative Population Model 

The Senior Design Analyst will lead design and delivery activities for the Administrative Population Model (APM), helping transition analytical products and processes into modern cloud-based delivery environments. Working closely with Methods & Design, Census, Technology Services and operational delivery teams, the role will provide leadership across commissioning, design, development and implementation activities.  

The role will translate statistical requirements into implementable designs, coordinate decisions across analysts, engineers and stakeholders, and ensure outputs meet agreed quality standards. A particular focus will be supporting code module development (repeatable and documented code practices for generic use), analytical pipelines and repeatable production processes that can be maintained and enhanced over time.  

The successful candidate will bring: 

• Strong statistical production and design experience. 
• Experience translating business and statistical requirements into operational solutions. 
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. 
• Experience leading work programmes with multiple dependencies. 
• Strong analytical coding capability, ideally including Python and modern data platforms. 
• Experience producing and reviewing analytical outputs, documentation and quality controls. 
• The ability to mentor analysts and support technical decision-making across teams. 

 

Design Analyst ISDS – Administrative Population Model 

The Design Analyst will support development of the Administrative Population Model by building repeatable analytical processes, code modules (repeatable and documented code practices for generic use), and data transformations that contribute to a modern administrative-data-based population system.  

Working with senior analysts, data engineers and subject matter experts, the role will investigate source data, implement business and statistical rules, develop quality controls and contribute to analytical pipelines that move from development through testing into production.  

The successful candidate will bring: 

• Strong analytical programming skills. 
• Experience using Python, SQL and data transformation tools. 
• Experience with record linkage techniques or a willingness to develop expertise in this area. 
• Practical problem-solving and debugging skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance. 
• The ability to learn new tools, platforms and methods quickly. 
• A collaborative approach to delivery and continuous improvement. 

 

What you bring | Nōu te rourou    

We highly value demonstrated competency in mātauranga Māori, tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi application in a workplace setting. To support this work, proficiency in te reo Māori, or a strong commitment to developing te reo Māori capability is welcomed. 

We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and applying cultural capability in their practice. 

We recognise that valuable skills can come from both paid and unpaid work. You might have gained experience in education, hospitality, technology, public service, the marae, or the arts. You might have experience from community involvement, volunteering, or whānau responsibilities. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills. Please bring your full unique self to your application.  

For all our roles, we’re looking for people who:  

• Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.  
• Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.  
• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.  
• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.  
• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.  

We don’t expect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us. Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.  

 

About Us | Ko mātou   

Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus, it’s our people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it.  

The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and plays an important role in telling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.  

We’re proud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high quality data with equitable access for all.  

Curious about what it's really like to work here? 
Before applying, we encourage you to watch our Life at Stats NZ video. It offers a glimpse into who we are, what we value, and the diverse perspectives and experiences that make Stats NZ a great place to work. 

 

What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe   

Take a look at our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about our organisational values: He pēwhea ā tātou tikanga mahi | The way we work.  

Some key benefits include:  

• 37.5 hours work week.  
• 15 days sick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care).  
• 3 extra days off (taken during end-of-year office closure).    

Starting salary for this position:  Senior Design Analyst $97,270 - $114,436 + kiwisaver | Design Analyst $84,027 - $98,855 + kiwisaver

 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono    

Sound like you? Click ’Apply now’ to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.  

Our process is to screen applications as we receive them, so we move to interview stage quickly.  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.  

Please reach out to amber.mccabe@stats.govt.nz if you have any pātai / questions.   

 

Note to recruitment agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.