Manager, Analytics & Insights at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Manager, Analytics and Insights (Justice Services), Sector Group

Permanent - National Office, Wellington

• Make a difference for New Zealanders
• Lead, mentor and guide an analytical team that turns data into insight for action
• Support and influence Senior Leaders across the justice sector and the public sector

Sector Group is a multi-disciplinary team that brings together the best of strategy, policy, governance, data analysis, research and evaluation capabilities to inform decision making by justice sector leaders.

We support justice agencies to deliver better justice for all in Aotearoa through insight, foresight, collaboration and courageous advice.

Now is an exciting time for you to become a part of the Sector Group as the insights and advice we provide are highly sought after. Our work is characterised by innovation, quality and impact, and we are informing the transformation of the justice system.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga/About the Role

This is a prominent tier four role that leads the analytical team that generates insights for the national justice services teams. This is a great opportunity to provide leadership in the provision of insights for decision makers - through data analysis, performance reporting, “why” analysis and “what-if” modelling across the Ministry of Justice and other justice agencies.

This management role facilitates the development of data-driven insights in collaboration with operational business units and leaders in the Ministry of Justice and with justice agencies. In this role you and your team's work will be exposed to senior leaders and Ministers across the justice sector.

This role requires someone who has a strong customer focus and can take Ministry data from interesting, to useful, to used. This exciting opportunity has come about due to the current manager taking on a new role at the Ministry of Justice.

He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience

To be successful you must be a passionate leader and possess substantial experience in:

• Leading a team to turn data into insight that enables decision making
• Building a positive team culture that enables people to reach their full potential
• Relationship management with an emphasis on promoting your team's work
• Communicating with a wide range of audiences on a range of complex issues
• Working as a member of a management team with varying unit goals but shared organisational goals
• Working with key stakeholders across government

Mō te tīma/About our Team

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. 

Tono mai/How to 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.

Salary Range: The appointing salary for this role will be between $139,662 and $182,382 based on skills and experience.

Applications close on: Monday, 4 July 2022

The Ministry's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of its employees. We already have existing protocols in place to provide a safe workplace. We're now strengthening those protocols with a COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring that all roles across Te Tāhū o te Ture are carried out by people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All candidates are required to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of the application process.

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