Job Description

• Are you an enthusiastic and fast learner?
• Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
• Use your data analysis skills to make a difference!

If you are a recent graduate in a quantitative discipline, or have experience working as a data analyst, here is your opportunity to make a career in the public sector at the Ministry of Health.

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team 

You will be joining an analysis, modelling and reporting team that sits within the new Evidence, Research and Innovation Directorate of the Ministry of Health. This is an exciting time to join us as we increase our focus on analysis to support evidence-based policy. We're an inclusive team with a supportive and friendly culture and plenty of learning opportunities.

Te whainga poto o tēnei tūranga – What is the purpose of this position?

As an analyst in the Service Analysis and Modelling team, you'll use your data analysis and coding skills to deliver insights and regular reports, working closely with the rest of the team and with our internal customers, across a variety of subject areas within health. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and learn from experienced colleagues.

Ngā Pūkenga me ngā Wheako – Skills & Experience 

What you'll bring to the role: 

• a curious and analytical mindset
• problem solving skills and an enthusiasm for learning
• desire and ability to learn to write code in R, SQL and/or SAS
• knowledge of, or a commitment to, learning and understanding Te Ao Māori, to help us deliver effectively for Māori communities 
• a tertiary qualification in a quantitative subject such as stats, economics, or psychology or experience in data analysis
• passion for improving the health of people in Aotearoa New Zealand

What we can offer you:

• a supportive team environment in a group focused on research and analytics
• opportunities to learn new skills and build a career in data analysis
• development in te reo, tikanga and the implemention of Te Tiriti in our work
• flexible working policy, including flexitime and work-from-home options
• chance to work in a dynamic, high profile sector at a time of positive change
• engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought leadership
• a range of health and wellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, budgeting advice and legal assist services, subsidised vision health and discounted gym memberships

Ngā uaratanga - Our Ministry values

https://www.health.govt.nz/about-ministry/careers/our-ministry-values-nga-uaratanga

The Ministry of Health is the kaitiaki of the health and disability system in New Zealand.  We are responsible for providing active stewardship and leadership across the nations health and disability system.  We ensure the system provides people with the highest levels of care, regardless of who they are or where they live. 

You will find a copy of the Position Description attached or online at careers.health.govt.nz. Please click ‘Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter.

For further information regarding the role, please contact Deborah  at deborah.brockie@health.govt.nz, quoting reference number MOH/1634170

Advertising for this role closes at midnight on 4^th July 2022 

We encourage diversity and inclusion at the Ministry of Health and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures.  In particular, we want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you. You can contact us at recruitment@health.govt.nz or on +64 4 4665318 if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.