Analyst/Administrator

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the work of the Remuneration Authority | Te Mana Utu Matua (the Authority), which plays a critical role in determining fair and transparent remuneration for key public sector positions. 

We are looking for a graduate entry Analyst/Administrator to support the work of the Authority by undertaking research and analysis activities along with administrative and secretarial duties.

The Authority is a small but busy unit, operating in a high tempo environment. In order to be successful in this role you will need to be resilient, an enthusiastic self-starter, with excellent communication skills, sound judgement and confidence. 

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and experience required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, statistics or quantitative social sciences, law, public policy/administration or business
• A passion for learning and a positive and pro-active approach to work
• Some experience in a customer service environment would be an advantage
• The ability to give advice and information within a statutory framework and in a clear, concise and impartial manner
• The ability to learn, understand and communicate technical information quickly
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills
• Excellent word and excel skills, and a good understanding of the internet and digital environment
• Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Horopaki mahi - Employment context: 

You will be employed by Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) and permanently seconded to the Authority. 

Ētahi kōrero mō - About the Remuneration Authority | Te Mana Utu Matua (the Authority): 

The Authority is established under the Remuneration Authority Act 1977 (the Act). It is an independent statutory body which determines the remuneration (sometimes including superannuation/retirement savings, expenses and allowances) for a variety of senior public office holders and, in some cases, their spouses, partners and family members. These office holders, also known as the Authority’s clients, include the Governor-General, members of Parliament (MPs), judicial officers, elected members of local authorities and a wide range of statutory officers. 

In carrying out its duties the Authority is required to balance a number of statutory criteria (sections 18 and 18A of the Act and clause 7 of schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002), which include the need to:

• achieve and maintain fair relativity with the levels of remuneration received elsewhere;
• be fair both to the person, persons or group of persons whose remuneration is being determined and to the taxpayer or ratepayer;
• recruit and retain competent persons;
• take into account the requirements of the position concerned;
• consider the conditions of service enjoyed by the person or persons whose remuneration is being determined and those of persons in comparable roles;
• take into account any prevailing adverse economic conditions.

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