Data Analyst/ Project Portfolio Coordinator- State Sector

Treasury has an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst to support the delivery of effective cross agency and all of Government initiatives.

As one of the New Zealand Government's three central agencies (which also includes The State Services Commission & the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet), the Treasury provides leadership, context and direction to public sector agencies.

The Data Analyst/Project Portfolio Coordinator is a specialist role focused on collecting, consolidating, analysing and presenting information on initiatives that are planned and underway in the state sector. You will facilitate the flow of information in a timely and effective manner, and analyse and repurpose the collected information for a variety of audiences and purposes.

In this role it is important to manage ongoing relationships on behalf of the Treasury, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders who will be relying on the quality, accuracy and analysis underpinning your work.

This role would suit an Analyst with up to 12 months experience in data analysis.

You are interested in us because this is a chance to:

• Showcase your Project and Portfolio Management skills showing your understanding of project/ programme lifecycles.
• Develop productive working partnerships that utilise your strong relationships skills. You will be working with Programme Management Offices across Government, other central agency teams and staff within Treasury.
• Exhibit your strong analytical skills by providing advice on the impact of changes to the project portfolio.

Your practical experience in project analysis and data gathering/management combined with your demonstrated analytical ability are key to this role. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to apply in-depth analysis to complex issues.

We are also interested in you because you have a:

• Project/Programme/portfolio management qualification (eg Prince2) - desirable but not essential
• Proven ability to build and maintain ongoing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; understanding they often have conflicting motivations.
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity and ability to meet the criteria required to hold a NZ Government security clearance.

We offer you:

• Opportunities to be part of an innovative approach applying portfolio thinking across government, being at the cutting edge of thinking in this area and influencing the approaches agencies adopt.
• Contribute to discussions influencing major decisions that will have a real impact on the lives of New Zealanders.
• Work on a wide breadth of material and analysis that spans major parts of the State Sector.
• A collaborative work environment where you will interact with a range of people across the Treasury and with external stakeholders.

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Applications for this role should be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 21st March 2012.

Please apply now using the 'Apply Now' button or contact Karen Cross, Human Resources Advisor on karen.cross@treasury.govt.nz for further information.

No recruitment agency applications please.

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