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Job Description
- Req#: 23695
- Great opportunity to join RIMU
- Apply your research skills and knowledge across a range of cultural, social and economic issues
- Flexible working
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
We are looking for a Social Researcher to join Auckland Council’s Research and Evaluation unit (RIMU). Our RIMU teams provide robust evidence for Auckland Council staff and elected members and thought leadership on emerging issues and opportunities.
Enjoy the diverse range of issues you will be working on, which may include population growth and change, quality of life, housing, transport, and climate change adaptation. Develop or support high quality research and analysis that provides an evidence base for strategy, policy and programme development. You will have plenty of room to develop your skills and maintain relationships across the council family, central government agencies, key stakeholders and the community.This is a unique opportunity to effectively contribute towards the delivery of important strategic outcomes for Tāmaki Makaurau as outlined in the Auckland Plan 2050, Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan, Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau: Auckland’s Māori Outcomes Framework and council’s Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities strategy.
He kōrero mōu: About you
You have experience in a range of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and evaluation techniques. Ideally, you have a sound understanding of the broad cultural, social, economic, and political context in which Auckland Council is working.
We will value your ‘can-do’ attitude, as well as your collaborative nature. You take genuine pleasure in working and interacting with a wide range of people.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
In addition to our employee benefits and working flexibly, we offer you the opportunity to enhance your career within RIMU.
Joining RIMU is great for your career and professional profile as you will continue to develop strong networks across the council group. You will enjoy being part of and learning from our diverse team of brilliant researchers, specialists and scientists who have a passion for making a positive impact on Auckland’s future.
See Knowledge Auckland for a repository of RIMU’s published research, information, analysis and data about Auckland's communities, economy and environment.Take the next step in your career. Apply now!
See the position description for more information.Applications close on Sunday 3 March 2024
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Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.
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783 Auckland Council is the local government council for the Auckland Region in New Zealand.
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