Advisor - Senior Advisor (Statistics), Population Surveys Team

Health & Disability Systems Strategy Directorate

Vacancy Number 09/HR144

You have an impressive level of specialist professional experience and have achieved much to be proud of — now it’s time to apply your expertise to a new challenge. Be recognised for helping to make a difference to New Zealand’s health sector. The Population Surveys Team in the HDI Unit is seeking appropriately qualified candidates with statistical skills to analyse and report on population health surveys. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in statistical analysis or a related field, and the proven skills in carrying out statistical analyses of large population health datasets, using appropriate epidemiological and statistical software. If you excel in organisation, communication and relationship building, and enjoy team working and contributing to team achievements, then this role could be for you. In return for what you bring to the role, we offer a competitive remuneration package, clear pathways for your progression, and a social and supportive environment.

There’s much here to benefit you and your career. Consideration at the senior level will be dependent on the level of skills and experience you can bring to the role.

The position is permanent full time and based in Wellington.

The Ministry of Health has a commitment to Equal Employment opportunities.

For more information please contact Niki Stefanogiannis on 816 4424 or email niki_stefanogiannis@moh.govt.nz

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Application Form (Word, 150 KB)

To apply for this position, please send your CV, cover letter and application form quoting the vacancy number to Recruitment, Human Resources, Ministry of Health, PO Box 5013, Wellington or email to recruitment@moh.govt.nz

Applications to be received by 5pm Tuesday 6 October 2009