Unit Manager - Insights & Statistics | Kaiwhakahaere Wāhanga at Statistics NZ, Multiple Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Unit Manager – Insights & Statistics | Kaiwhakahaere Wāhanga - Ngā Māramatanga Me Ngā Tauanga 

Coach a high-performing team and help shape the data and statistics that inform Aotearoa New Zealand’s future. 

• Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team 

• Enjoy meaningful mahi and building strong relationships across the data system 

• Multiple roles based in Wellington, Christchurch, or Auckland  

We’re growing our organisation and have a range of exciting leadership opportunities available. Join us in shaping the way we measure a modern economy and make a real impact through data and design. 

The role | Te tūnga    

We are hiring multiple unit manager roles, fixed term until 2027 and permanent roles within the Insights & Statistics group. 

As Unit Manager, you’re responsible for the people leadership of a team of up to 18 analysts. Working closely with your Statistical Production Lead, you’ll lead a team of experts focused on the successful delivery of quarterly, six-monthly, annual, and cyclic 2–3 yearly data releases, supporting customised data requests, and internal and external customer data needs. You'll also oversee the scoping and development of new or improved official statistics in collaboration with other teams across the organisation. 

As part of the Insights and Statistics leadership team, mutual support, shared problem-solving, and cross-unit cooperation are not just encouraged, but expected. You'll contribute to a culture where leaders back each other, share expertise, and work together to deliver for Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Who might be suited | Ko wai pea ka pai  

We’re looking for someone who: 

• Leads through people and empowers technical leadership to thrive 

• Actively upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi in their leadership and decision-making 

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, particularly regular data releases 

• Brings a strong customer focus, embedding partner and stakeholder needs into the team’s work 

• Leads collaboratively, actively contributing to the wider leadership of the branch and the Insights and Statistics group 

• Champions operational excellence, continuous improvement, and fosters innovation and growth in others 

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

Salary: $138,071 - $186,902 + superannuation. Salary is determined on the level of experience of candidates 

 Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include:  

• Balance life and work commitments     

• Flu Vaccines, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Eye Tests and corporate rates for a variety of services and products  

• Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments)  

• Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa   

• 3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)  

• City based offices that cater to a variety of working styles and needs 

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. 

About Us | Ko mātou   

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. 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 recruitment@stats.govt.nz  if you have any questions.   

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.