12 Month Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity

The role | Te tūnga

Play a key role in the data development and delivery as part of our Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) project, here at Stats NZ. The IDI is a world first in leading the integration of datasets to link information from key Government agencies, surveys and NGO’s, to translate into better social outcomes for all New Zealanders. More information on the project can be found in the link below;

Integrated Data Infrastructure | Stats NZ

We are seeking an experienced Change Analyst to support a Senior Change Manager across our busy high-profile IDI project of national significance. This role sits within a complex and fast-moving workstream and will suit someone who is confident operating at pace and contributing across multiple change activities.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will provide support with end-to-end change delivery activities. This will include partnering with the business, agency partners and the project team to drive stakeholder engagement, change readiness, and successful delivery.

Your recommendations and insights will help strengthen best practice to build knowledge and capability across the IDI and the wider Stats NZ team.

The scope of this role includes:

• Conduct change impact assessments across people, processes, technology, data and business operations to identify impacts and support change planning.

• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to gather information, validate impacts and support change planning.

• Develop and maintain change artefacts including change plans, readiness assessments, and transition approaches.

• Conduct stakeholder readiness assessments to understand what supports are required for users to adopt the change.

• Work closely with the Senior Change Manager, Engagement Lead and Communications Lead to ensure change activities are aligned and sequenced effectively.

• Identify and manage change-related risks and escalate issues where required.

• Collaborate with project teams and business units to ensure business requirements are understood and translated into effective change activities.

• Contribute to change governance, reporting, and planning activities as required

• Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and identifying opportunities to strengthen change practices.

• Ensure all change activities align with the Stats NZ change model, and Stats NZ confidentiality, privacy, security, and data governance requirements.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

You'll be an experienced Change Analyst with a proven track record supporting enterprise transformation programs. You enjoy working with stakeholders, navigating complex environments and helping successfully adopt change.

What you will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience working as a Change Analyst or similar role, with a solid grounding in change methodology within an ambiguous enviroment

• Ability to work across multiple work-streams in a fast-paced project environment.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

• Proven experience conducting change impact assessments, stakeholder analysis and business readiness activities.

• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Comfortable working on initiatives that have technology, process and people change aspects, with the ability to understand and translate technical concepts for impacted audiences.

• Exceptional relationships skills with stakeholders to manage expectations, resolve issues and gain buy-in.

• Relevant qualifications and certification in change management will be an advantage, however strong practical application of change frameworks is essential.

• Experience within government or the public sector is desirable.

In return we offer exposure to be at the leading edge of technology within government, with hands on, value driven work.

For all our roles, we’re looking for people who:

• Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.
• Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.
• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.

We don’t expect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us. Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills. Please bring your full unique self to your application.

About Us | Ko mātou

Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus, it’s our people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it.

The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and plays an important role in telling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.

We’re proud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high quality data with equitable access for all.

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

Take a look at our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about our organisational values: He pēwhea ā tātou tikanga mahi | The way we work.

Some key benefits include:

• 37.5 hours work week.
• 15 days sick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care).
• 3 extra days off (taken during end-of-year office closure).
• Annual flu vaccines.
• Funded counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Visual and hearing health benefits (for permanent kaimahi).
• Corporate rates for a variety of services and products.
• Study assistance programmes.
• Rōpū Waiata – weekly cross agency connection.
• An active social club in each office.

Starting salary for this position: $84,027-$113,683 + kiwisaver

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Sound like you? Click ’Apply now’ to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.

Our process is to screen applications as we receive them, so we move to interview stage quickly. 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 heena.ravji@stats.govt.nz if you have any pātai / questions.

Note to recruitment agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

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.