Senior Workforce Analyst | Wellington
Category: | Analyst |
Position Type: | Fixed Term Contract |
Attachments: | Senior Workforce Analyst PD.pdf (PDF, 112KB) Job Specification |
Application Close Date: | 13-Feb-2025 |
Job Description
- Wellington based | Full-time
- 12-month fixed term opportunity
- Salary midpoint of $119,209 actual salary dependent on your experience
Are you a data expert with a passion for turning numbers into insights that make a real impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your analytical skills can influence strategic workforce planning? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Ko ake mahi - What you'll do
You'll play a pivotal role in shaping our workforce analytics by providing high-quality people data and reporting that drive informed decision-making. You'll work across the business, delivering meaningful insights that improve workforce planning, remuneration, and organisational effectiveness.
- Lead workforce analytics and reporting – Deliver high-quality data insights to support organisational strategy and decision-making.
- Create dynamic dashboards and reports – Translate raw data into compelling, user-friendly visualisations for senior leaders and key stakeholders.
- Shape workforce planning and remuneration projects – Provide critical data analysis for initiatives like gender pay gap action planning and organisational change.
- Enhance data processes and systems – Identify and lead improvements to our data reporting, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and best practice.
- Collaborate across teams and build relationships with external stakeholders – Work closely with HR, Finance, senior leaders and Te Kawa Mataaho to ensure workforce data drives meaningful insights.
Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and / or equivalent experience in quality data gathering and analysis
- Proven ability and experience in interpreting statistical information and turning data into valuable information to aid decision-making
- Significant experience taking an enterprise view of people data, and delivering on external statutory reporting requirements such as HRC survey, the Annual Report, OIA's, Statistics New Zealand reports, Select Committee questions, and Audit New Zealand requirements
- Proven ability to improve data quality through continuous assessments of current business needs and future business directions using a variety of organisational wide HRIS/Payroll systems
- Proven experience and understanding of high-level strategy and using raw data to provide insights and evidence for decision-making
Ko wai mātou - About us
At Manatū Hauora – Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.
You will be part of the HRIS and Payroll team within the Corporate Services Directorate. Our team are responsible for paying our kaimahi accurately and on time, maintaining our organisation structure and delivering workforce analytics.
Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring
Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.
Ngā Uaratanga – Our values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.
- Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
- Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
- Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
- Kōkiri ngātahi (Listen on Māori Dictonary.com Kōkiri + ngātahi) - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.
Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply
To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at recruitment@health.govt.nz. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand. For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.
Applications close on Thursday 13th February. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date.
We are not utilising recruitment agencies at this time. If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so directly through our careers page.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check.
We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.