New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver `Our Business' and achieve long-term change.

Analyst - Data Response

• Based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington
• Office of Constable/Police Employee
• Permanent, full time
• Multiple positions available
• JR 5052642

E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e nga ngaru o te wa.

Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face

Mo te tunga | About the role

The purpose of the Performance Data workgroup at NZ Police is to provide the wider organisation with the data and performance insights it needs to be successful.

As a Data Response Analyst you'll join a team producing reliable and accurate data and reporting by responding to internal and external data requests.

You'll be developing one-off reports and maintaining regular reporting products for internal customers, producing Ministerial and official correspondence, responses to parliamentary questions, and other information requests (OIAs). You will also be responsible for the publication of official statistics and updating policedata.nz.

To be successful in this role you will have a strong understanding of the Official Information and Privacy Acts, and a technical background in quantitative data, reporting and response preparation.

Attention to detail is important to ensure that Police meets expectations for open and transparent data. Your efforts will ensure that Police meets its obligation to our communities, and that decision makers are informed of current data trends and statistics.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop, test and maintain data-extracts and reporting tools to produce information for business users and other users of Police data.
• Provide up-to date expert advice and assistance to Police staff at all levels as it relates to Police data.
• Prepare responses to Parliamentary Questions, Official Information Act and other requests for data
• Prepare statistical information to support Police corporate accountability reporting (e.g. SSP, SOI, Annual Report, etc.).

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

To be successful in this role you will require the following:

• Excellent customer responsiveness and a focus on ensuring service requests are met with a professional, customer-focused and timely responses.
• Have proven experience and ability to understand (or gain understanding) of Police data and tools.
• Experience using a range of business intelligence, data extraction, and data visualisation tools is an advantage, such as Business Objects SAS, SQL, Arc GIS, Power BI, Tableau.
• Knowledge and capability to ensure the interpretation and application of legislative requirements.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail is essential, particularly in a busy, complex environment.
• Ability to self-manage, plan and prioritise responsibilities and day-to-day deliverables.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to develop sound solutions in complex and ambiguous situations.

Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements

• This role is based at Police National Headquarters, Wellington. Remote working is not available for this role.
• Applicants shortlisted for progression to interview will be provided with a basic data analysis and presentation task. Following interviews, the preferred applicant(s) will undergo further assessments in Excel proficiency and problem solving ability.

This role is set at Individual Contributor level, this means your key purpose is "to deliver or enable others to deliver Our Business".

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:
https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/12-2024/analyst_-_data_response.pdf

Mo tatou | About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government's largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.

Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.

The work you'll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono inaianei | Apply now

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Utu a-tau | Salary

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $87,306 and $91,353 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Tuesday 17th December 2024. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact john.downs-carroll@police.govt.nz