Statistical Production Lead | Kaihautū Hanga Tatauranga (Fixed term) at Statistics NZ, Multiple Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Statistical Production Lead | Kaihautū Hanga Tatauranga  

We have two opportunities to drive the successful coordination of statistical releases and ensure efficient delivery of statistical products that make a real impact in Aotearoa.     

• Meaningful work contributing to the measurement of child poverty, and understanding of households’ income, expenditure, and financial wellbeing. 

• An exciting opportunity to drive the census transitional outputs for the 2026 and lay the foundations for 2027, supporting our customers as we move toward a modernised census. 

 We have one fixed-term or secondment opportunity until 27 April 2027 based in either Pōneke (Wellington) or  Ōtautahi (Christchurch) in the Household Financial Statistics team, and one fixed term or secondment opportunity in the Census Design and Delivery unit until 13 November 2026 based in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

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.  

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

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and also check out our benefits. We want working for us… to work for you!! 

Starting salary: $105,487- $124,102+ superannuation 

Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include: 

• Flu Vaccines, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), 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 

• State of the art, 6-star green building in Wellington 

The role | Te tūnga 

The Household Financial Statistics team produces statistics about household income, expenditure, wealth, and poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand using a range of administrative and survey-based data sources. A key output for this team is high quality data and statistics about child poverty to meet the requirements of the Child Poverty Reduction Act 2018.  

Reporting to the Unit Manager of the Household Financial Statistics team, the Statistical Production Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting and guiding analysts, and fostering collaboration within and outside of the team.  The work includes planning, monitoring and guiding the team’s work across multiple statistical releases as well as development work, continuous maintenance and data quality improvements.  Your expertise will contribute to improving our statistical production processes and ensuring consistency.  

This Statistical Production Lead role is fixed term from mid-June 2026 – mid-April 2027 to cover parental leave and can be based in either Pōneke (Wellington) or Ōtautahi (Christchurch).  

The Census Design and Delivery unit sits at the heart of Stats NZ’s modernisation journey, contributing directly to a large programme of change as we transition toward an adminfirst census. As part of this forwardlooking team, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we design, deliver, and communicate census data. This role is integral to leading the production of our 2026 transitional outputs, helping position customers, partners, and stakeholders to understand and engage with the shift toward a modernised census. You’ll be central in taking people on the journey - building capability, trust, and readiness as we evolve how census information is produced and shared.  

This Statistical Production Lead role is fixed term until 13 November 2026 and can be based in  Ōtautahi (Christchurch).  

Key responsibilities include:  

• Managing, overseeing, and status reporting on the production of one or more statistical releases, and keeping key stakeholders informed. 

• Working closely with the Unit Manager and analysts to assign tasks, monitor progress, ensure deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard. 

• Providing leadership and delivery management for the units work initiatives, particularly development work and ensuring best practice standards are upheld.

• Assessing and improving delivery flow, ensuring that staff/project teams remain focused on high-value outcomes and organisational standards are consistently applied across products and services.  

• Supporting staff/project teams through the necessary steps to meet milestones and deadlines effectively (e.g. cross-branch business processes, data quality assurance, statistical analysis).  

• Standardising statistical methodologies and processes across different releases. 

• Mentoring and coaching staff/teams to foster self-organisation, continuous improvement, and iterative development approaches to work.  

These role would suit someone who can bring: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or a minimum of five years of experience working on and driving statistical releases and/or development projects and initiatives, including demonstrating a deep understanding of how to successfully coordinate and deliver complex work.  

• Project management experience including, an ability to plan, organize and execute tasks, and manage risks effectively, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality, timely project deliverables, showcasing attention to detail and accuracy in work.  

• A strong understanding of data, statistics and statistical processes including the generic statistical business process model and how we deliver official statistics.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an open-minded and innovative approach to meeting information needs via a range of solutions.  

• Comfort with environments of change and new processes. 

• An ability to solve problems under pressure. 

• Great team-working skills with the ability to build strong relationships. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex concepts in plain English. 

• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a willingness to learn and grow in Te Ao Māori. 

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in or outside of work. 

What you bring | Nōu te rourou   

We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work. We encourage you to be you in your application.  

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don’t need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us. 

Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ. 

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.