Senior Adviser - Evaluation [New Zealand]

 

• Flexible working + Mobile & Laptop
• Wellness Benefit + Additional Leave + loads more great benefits
• Gain broad exposure across the transport sector data and research communities

He kupu mō mātou Te Manatū Waka | About Ministry of Transport
Te Manatū Waka, Ministry of Transport, is the system leader for the transport sector whether it's on land, at sea, in the air, or connecting Aotearoa to the world. We are the government's principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment and play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working to improve the prosperity for New Zealanders.
At Te Manatū Waka, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and friendly Ministry, which maintains a work culture based on our values – Bold, Invested and Collaborative. Our modern offices located in the heart of the waterfront further enhances the Ministry's working environment.

Ngā whakamārama mō te tūnga | About the opportunity
The Research, Economics & Evaluation Team leads and undertakes economic analysis, appraisal, and evaluation of complex and sensitive issues to bring evidence, data, and economics into transport intervention decisions.
Our team provides strategic and operational advice to the Ministry around economics, evaluation, and research. Our goal is to enable delivery of excellent evidence-based policies, and continuously improve the organisation-wide decisions through insights derived from the latest evidence. We achieve this by bringing evidence to policy and practice.

Some of the work you will be involved in include:

• Assisting development, assessment and evaluation of strategies or initiatives.
• Undertaking research and analysis of complex and sensitive issues to bring evidence and insights to better understand sector performance.
• Facilitating the introduction of innovative and strategic monitoring and evaluation tools to enable data collection and analysis of the overall value for money from interventions.
• Automating, where possible, the update and maintenance of key transport monitoring databases (such as Transport Outcomes Framework and Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Investment dashboards) to support the monitoring and evaluation of interventions.
• Synthesising and generating evidence for the modelling, monitoring and evaluation of a wide range of policy interventions, such as those contributing to the Emissions Reduction Plan and Government Policy Statement on Land Transport, to improve the understanding of social, environmental and economic impacts.
• Generating intelligence that strengthens the effectiveness and efficiency of advice from the Ministry and to the wider transport sector through making the information more accessible.

Te wāhi ki a koe | What you'll bring

• Strong background in data science, data preparation, data management and research
• Proven work experience in applying data software programmes e.g. R, SQL and Python
• Experience in the use and development of performance metrics and evaluation frameworks, strategy and plans
• Experience in building high-quality stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously to meet deadlines

Te wāhi ki a mātou | What we offer

• Supportive and flexible work environment, individual development plans,
• Additional Ministry leave days
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits including wellbeing days and annual wellness payment
• Laptop, mobile and WFH equipment
• Offices discreetly located right on the wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockers
• A welcoming employee network such as the Māori and Pasifika, Wāhine, and Rainbow networks as well as the PSA and Eco Groups

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations and identities. We aim to have a Ministry that represents the wider Aotearoa that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, supported and a sense of belonging.
For any support or accessibility needs during our recruitment process, please contact us at applications@transport.govt.nz

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
The salary range for the role is $100,976 - $120,000. The salary offered will be based on skills and experience.

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
To view the job description or apply online including a cover letter and CV click Apply.
Applications close midnight, Wednesday the 31st of May 2023.
For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Claire Neville, Senior Recruitment Adviser on c.neville@transport.govt.nz
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa to apply for this role.

Please note unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

 

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