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We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau and communities.
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Graduate Analyst Join us as a Graduate Analyst and make a real impact—apply now!
Wellington based Permanent full time opportunity Mo te tima / About our team Join our dynamic Forecasting and Costing team at the Ministry of Social Development as a Graduate Analyst!
We are responsible for providing expert analysis on the demand for and cost of the benefit system, helping to inform government decision makers on key policy decisions.
Te ahuatunga a te turanga / About the role As a Graduate Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including in-depth modelling and forecasting, ad-hoc requests, and innovative analyses to understand the impacts of policy decisions on benefit numbers and expenditure.
We are looking for someone with a strong background in Economics, Operations Research, or a related field, as well as experience with economic and mathematical modelling, programming skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
In addition to your technical skills, we are seeking someone who is able to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner, produce high quality work under pressure, and work well as part of a team.
You should also be comfortable taking accountability for your work and thrive in an environment that encourages teamwork and a sense of purpose.
If you are a recent graduate looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can see the direct impact of your work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Don't miss out on this amazing chance to make a difference – apply today.
Position Description Graduate Analyst Position Description Salary range: $60,707.00 - $72,990.00 How to apply To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online.
If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at ****** Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work.
This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Wednesday 15th January 2025.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications.
We encourage early applications, as we may withdraw the advertisement at any time.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
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