• Job Description

  Req#: 13470

  Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

  • Bring your technical expertise and systems knowledge to support and develop the identity management work programme.
  • Work alongside the Principal Data Scientist and other identity systems specialists
  • Play a key role in driving our systems development road mapping to enhance our impact within Immigration New Zealand (INZ)
  • Permanent, Full-time position | Wellington location preferred, will consider Christchurch, or Auckland locations.
  • Salary ranges from $118,390 - $143,639 with KiwiSaver and wellness benefits.

  Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

  
  The Principal Business Analyst is a trusted systems specialist translating business and customer needs into technology solutions for the Immigration Risk and Border (IRB) branch. This is an integral role in the Identity Services Team, and the technical expertise and systems knowledge you bring will complement the data management focused Principal Data Scientist and the business focused Senior Business Analyst.
  
  You will provide operational and specialist system-related advisory support to the business unit and Identity Services Leadership team (ISLT), bringing their business knowledge, understanding and perspective to contribute to the development of INZ’s identity management capability. They will be involved in driving change and the development of functions, systems, strategies, policies and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the business.
  
  In this role you will be integral to operations of Identity Services by providing robust, critical strategic thinking; identifying trends, risks and problems; analysing and developing solutions; enabling the ISLT to make efficient, high-quality decisions to improve INZ’s service delivery. You will also provide guidance and mentoring to other members of the Identity Services team and contribute to the uplift in understanding regarding INZ’s identity operations and its use of biometrics.
  
  MBIE supports a wide range of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about what might work for both you and us.

  Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

  
  Meeting the following specifications will be a significant advantage for applicants, though not all are a prerequisite for the role:
  

  • A tertiary qualification in a relevant technical discipline, ideally specialising in one of the following areas: data science, forensic identification science, biometrics, digital identity, entity resolution, database management or another relevant technical discipline or at least 3 years equivalent operational work or research experience.
  • Excellent understanding and operational experience of a comparable national or international identity management system, including systems, automated and manual processes.
  • Detailed understanding of the visa processing value chain, identity management and data sharing processes.
  • Experience with design, implementation, maintenance, and development of biometric identification systems, with a focus on optimising automation and manual user experience.
  • Confidence in your decision making and a strong commitment to being a trusted advisor to diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to perform in-depth technical analysis of both functional and non-functional specifications.
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal – with the ability to tailor to people at all levels (i.e. from technical specialists to the general public), both internal and external to INZ.

  
  To apply for this position all applicants must be either a New Zealand citizen or hold a New Zealand permanent resident visa.
  

  Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

  MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

  We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

  People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

  • Mahi Tahi – Better Together
  • Māia – Bold and brave
  • Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
  • Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

  Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

  MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

  E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

  Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

  
  Please note: MBIE'S CAREER SITE will be unavailable on SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER BETWEEN 4.00AM – 11AM NZDT due to a system upgrade.
  
  Click here to view a position description . All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
  
  Email Hayley Barlow at Hayley.Barlow@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/13470 if you have any further questions.
  
  Applications close on 26 November 2023.

• About the company

  The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is the public service department of New Zealand charged with "delivering policy, services, advice and regulation" which contribute to New Zealand's economic productivity and business growth.

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