Position Purpose: This is a senior position in the Environmental Health Intelligence NZ (EHINZ) team, which provides intelligence on New Zealand's environmental health under a contract with the Ministry of Health. EHINZ is based in the Centre for Public Health Research within the College of Health, Massey University, and has five surveillance systems for monitoring environmental health in New Zealand:Environmental health indicatorsHazardous substancesEnvironmental burden of diseaseSocial vulnerability indicatorsNZ Congenital Anomalies RegisterThis position involves leading the application of high-level statistical expertise to the surveillance of environmental health and the development of new forms of analysis of environmental health data, providing statistical expertise across all areas of EHINZ, leading projects involving the analysis of data in the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI), producing ad hoc reports on special issues in environmental health, contributing to the strategic and operational development of EHINZ, mentoring junior staff, developing collaborations with colleagues in other research institutions, and maintaining and developing relationships with stakeholders and clients.Department: Centre for Public Health ResearchLocation: WellingtonReports to: Professor in EpidemiologyResponsible for: Nil.Delegations: Nil.Key relationships:EHINZ Programme teamKey Stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora, NGOs, and consultancy groupsAbout this areaThe Centre for Public Health Research (CPHR) is a University research Centre based in the College of Health. The main function of the Centre is to conduct hauora and health research that is of scientific importance and has the potential to improve public health, reduce health inequities, and guide policy development. The Centre also has a commitment to training new hauora and health researchers including MSc and PhD students and maintains liaison with policy makers to ensure that research findings inform policy.Massey core capabilitiesAt Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice:Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand society.Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and the people we serve.Embrace Te Reo in practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement in appropriate settings.We work together with mutual respect and caring:Act with integrity and trustworthiness.Work cooperatively to foster and promote the One University approach.Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.Maintain safety and wellbeing through active engagement in health and safety initiatives.We are future-focused, results-oriented and strive for excellence:Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results.Provide quality services ensuring our students/stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.Deliver world-class research, teaching and learning, and citizenship.Embrace technology and innovate to meet the needs of those we serve.AccountabilitiesLeadership and mentoringLead the development of new forms of analysis of environmental health data.Lead projects involving the analysis of data in the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI).Contribute to the strategic and operational leadership of the EHINZ programme.Provide technical support and mentoring to junior staff.Conduct policy-relevant analysis of environmental health issues based on existing health data and record linkage.Technical AdviceProvide statistical expertise to the maintenance of EHINZ surveillance domains.Stakeholder EngagementPrepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders and clients on the work of the EHINZ programme.Qualifications and ExperienceHonours or Masters degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, information science, or data science.Knowledge and experience in health, health science, science, and/or epidemiology.High proficiency in using SAS and Microsoft Excel.Experience in working with a range of health-related data and using various statistical tools and techniques.Demonstrated ability to conduct statistical analyses and produce insights.Capabilities - BehaviourDelivering ResultsMaintains focus on critical work and expectations.CommunicationDevelops a clear understanding of needs through careful listening.Working TogetherEstablishes and maintains productive working relationships with key stakeholders.Continuous TransformationImplements new systems and processes efficiently.Service CentricActs with the stakeholder or customer in mind, delivering on expectations.Capabilities - TechnicalAccuracy and Attention to DetailProcesses large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.Data Gathering and ReportingOversees multiple data-gathering and analysis initiatives.Project ManagementDevelops project plans and manages projects through all stages.Quality ManagementAdheres to organisational quality management processes and practices.Pre-employment checksRequirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check
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