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Published: 27 January, 2021

Moana NZ

Moana New Zealand is extending the application period for Te Pae Tawhiti Kaimoana Enhancement Scholarship by two weeks. We have had an excellent response and wish to extend the application window to allow time for tertiary students returning to study after the break to apply.

Applications are now open via our website and close Friday 5 February 2021.

Download the information booklet to review application criteria and learn more about the programnme, which has been established to honour the long-standing commitment and contribution by Mr Whaimutu Dewes to the Māori fishing industry.

Many thanks for sharing this opportunity.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Ngā mihi,
Steve Tarrant
Chief Executive Officer
Moana New Zealand

Published: 25 January, 2021

Senior Business Analyst vacancy at MSD

Senior Business Analyst - Nelson

Date:  21-Jan-2021

Location: 

Nelson / Tasman, NZ

Ministry of Social Development

Senior Business Analyst – ‘Top of the South’ Region based in Nelson
Permanent, Full Time
Reference: 36088
 

We are looking for a fantastic Senior Business Analyst to join our dedicated team who work to improve the lives of New Zealanders.
 

About the role
 
As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a key role in influencing the activities across all our Service Delivery areas (Work and Income, Senior Services, Studylink).
 
You will:
 
⦁    Initiate and lead new regional support initiatives in the region
⦁    Provide valuable insights and produce data-informed outputs and recommendations
⦁    Extract and analyse internal business data and related external intelligence, to inform the business for continuous improvement, communicating findings to the appropriate regional audience
⦁    Monitor performance to identify business issues and opportunities to management. 
 
You will be responsible, alongside others, for developing and communicating effective strategies to improve regional performance that enables our MSD regions to achieve or exceed key performance indicators. This includes providing regular and customised reporting, insights and recommendations to the regional leadership. You may lead the development and implementation of new business initiatives and innovation within the region and will ensure these initiatives are linked to national strategies.
 
In essence, you will be a data story-teller with excellent communication skills - you will need to be able to explain not only what is happening, but the why and the what next.
 
About you
 
To be successful in this role you will bring exceptional research and analysis skills, coupled with a demonstrated ability to communicate your findings in ways that are meaningful for your audience.  You will have strong business acumen, reporting and monitoring skills as well as the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders – your great people skills will match your solid data skills. You will naturally be highly proficient in spread sheets, macros, statistical and database tools. Experience using SAS analytical software (especially Visual Analytics) and data visualisation software would be an advantage.
 

We offer a supportive and collegial environment with professional development opportunities and a salary range $64,219 to $88,301 per annum (in line with skills, experience and other factors).

How to apply

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application form and submit your current CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for this role. Your CV and cover letter will be a key part of the assessment process. Please read through the position description and in your cover letter, outline your relevant technical expertise. 

All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any further questions about the role please contact us via email at jobs@msd.govt.nz
 

Applications close: Monday 8th February 2021 at 11.00pm 

Position Description
http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/client-service-support/senior-business-analyst-jan-2020.docx

Joining us

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.  We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships withMāori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.