Analyst Workforce Planning at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara) Full-time, Wellington based position with some ability to work remotely by agreement 'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – 'There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people'. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our National Workforce Planning Team. The team is responsible for: Development and maintenance of national roster patterns. Review of existing operations through site profiling. Workforce management best practice training and guidance. Technical support for our roster technology system. As part of the team, you will support our frontline Custodial Services group with the maintenance and development of site roster patterns within funded levels, including the accurate entry of patterns into workforce management roster technology Kronos. Nga kawenga | About the role We have the opportunity for a person with analytical skills to join the Workforce Planning team based in Wellington. Reporting to the Principal Adviser, your role as an Analyst will be to support prison sites to improve their operational effectiveness by responding to their workforce planning needs and providing ongoing enhancements to site rosters. Along with your analytical skills, you will be a quick learner, with the ability to pick up new systems and processes, whilst working amongst a supportive and uplifting team. We are keen to hear from applicants who have: Frontline custodial experience with knowledge of operational practice across several areas A passion for numbers with analytical and data analysis skills Experience in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of formulas Experience in roster development (ideal but not essential) Excellent communication skills – verbal and written Understanding of risk management processes An ability to learn new systems and processes An ability to work independently as well as in a team environment The midpoint of the salary range is $84,594 and the full range (85%-120%) is $71,905 – $101,513. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi. It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau. We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. Applications close on: Wednesday 30 October 2024 at 11pm NZST. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Location: Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara) Position type: Permanent Category: Government, Policy, Planning & Regulation Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr