Manager, Analytics & Insights (C&TS) at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Team Leader, Analytics & Insights, Courts & Tribunals (Permanent)

Are you looking for an exciting new people leading opportunity in a fast paced, high-energy and fun environment? Then look no further than the Analytics and Insights team in the Ministry of Justice where you can:

• 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

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.

The Analytics and Insights (Courts and Tribunals) team is one of three teams within Sector Insights. The insights and advice we provide are highly sought after and our work is characterised by innovation, quality and impact.

The Analytics and Insights teams turn data into insight to support the delivery of better services and outcomes to people engaging with the Justice system.  We achieve this by helping to answer three critical questions:

• What is happening?
• Why is it happening?
• What would happen if?    

This supports the Ministry's operational leaders and the Judiciary to focus their frontline improvement efforts on the areas that will make the biggest difference to New Zealanders.

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, 6 February 2023

For any queries please email rebecca.parish@justice.govt.nz

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply.