Senior Analyst – Kaupapa Māori Analysis and Research

 Senior Analyst - Kaupapa Māori Analysis and Research
Full Time, Permanent, Wellington
Nau mai, whakatau mai!
Are you a kaupapa Māori practitioner? Are you ready to apply your expertise and innovation to support Māori-centred aspirations? Come join Te Pokapū Taunakitanga | The Evidence Centre at Oranga Tamariki.

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We are looking for a Kaupapa Māori Analyst, Researcher, Evaluator or Mixed Methods Researcher to join our multi-disciplinary team in the Oranga Tamariki Evidence Centre. Our small and dedicated team are focused on delivering better outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau in Aotearoa through quality and authentic Māori centred research and analysis that best meets the needs of tamariki Māori and their whānau.
Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamarikifirst
• We believe Arohais vital
• We respect the Manaof people
• We are Tikaand Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Orangais a journey

Good decisions are informed by good evidence. We will support the Evidence Centre to build the evidence base through utilising Kaupapa Methodology to better to better understand wellbeing and what works to improve outcomes for tamariki, whānau, and communities across the motu.

Mōu | About you
Do you believe in demonstrating Oranga Tamariki values in your mahi? Rawe! We want to kōrero with you.
Do you possess the following specialist skills and experience in these areas?

• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and working to achieve a just and compassionate Aotearoa for all
• Understanding of te Ao Māori, tikanga, kawa, New Zealand history, racial equity and institutional racism
• Understanding of Pacific peoples, refugee/migrant, rainbow, and other communities Oranga Tamariki works with in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Experience working closely with tamariki, whānau and communities
• Experience in Kaupapa Māori Research methodology

You may also have awesome skills in;

• Project and programme evaluation and outcomes measurement
• Social survey design, analysis and reporting
• Data analytics, data visualisation and programming languages (such as, SAS, Python, R, SQL, PowerBI)

Haven't come across these skills yet? Kei te pai, lets kōrero anyway!

Also, in your kete you will bring:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and in plain language
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good stakeholder relationships and partnerships
• Sound project management skills, including the ability to effectively manage wide-ranging tasks and activities at any given time
• Understanding of machinery of government and the social and political context of Aotearoa
• Understanding of data and/or research ethics, particularly within Aotearoa and concerning tamariki, whānau, and communities
• Flexibility to work collaboratively / independently and on multiple workstreams / projects

Things that are desirable include:

• Understanding of the work of Oranga Tamariki, specifically the focus on the Care and Protection of tamariki at risk of harm and working in the Youth Justice space with tamariki who may have offended, or are likely to offend
• Te Reo Māori speaker or willingness to develop in this area
• Experience providing advice to, and responding to questions from, senior managers, policy colleagues, Ministerial services, external monitors and the public

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $99,315 and $110,351 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.
If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz
Applications for this role close on Monday 24 July 2023
Oranga Tamariki is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also support flexible working arrangements.

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