Senior Analyst Developer | Kaiwhakawhanake Tātari Matua

Stats; Wellington, Christchurch; Remote; NZD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health benefits

Study assistance

Social club in each office

Job summary

Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ) seeks a Senior Analyst Developer to join our Technology Services team in Wellington or Christchurch. You’ll build online surveys, own integrations across the Collections ecosystem, resolve production issues, deliver enhancements, and manage deployments within an Agile delivery environment.

You’ll work with business units, service providers and other tech teams, applying modern development practices, TDD, CI, code reviews and strong focus on security and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a full-stack developer with excellent proficiency using JS and .Net technologies.
• Awareness of technologies used for cloud-based web applications, using SQL databases, backup strategies.
• Familiarity with automated testing, TDD, CI, pair programming, code review and version control.
• Solid understanding of web security risks and mitigations.
• Experience working under time pressure with attention to detail and a passion for quality.
• Knowledge of NZ Government Web Standards would be a plus.
• Willingness to learn Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo and Te Ao Māori.

Responsibilities

• Resolve production issues and deliver enhancements.
• Manage deployments and collaborate with business units, service providers, and technology teams.
• Help design and deliver solutions aligned to platform development standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of team standards and practices.

Skills

JavaScript

.NET

Full-stack development

SQL databases

Cloud-based web apps

Automated testing

TDD

CI/CD

Code review

Version control

Web security

NZ Government Web Standards

Te Tiriti / Te Reo Māori

Tools

SQL databases

Cloud platforms

Git / version control

Job description

• Fixed term to June 2028
• Influence technical direction, development standards, and continuous improvement practices
• Meaningful public service work building modern, high-quality solutions that support decision‑making for Aotearoa

The role |Tetūnga

This fixed term (From early January 2026 to end of June 2028), Wellington or Christchurch based role sits within our Technology Services group, reporting to the Technology Delivery Manager – Survey Platform team. Your role will be working in a team that builds online surveys using our online survey platform as well as owns and maintains all the integrations with various parts of the wider Collections ecosystem.

As part of a supportive, multicultural Agile delivery team, you’ll contribute across both project work and business‑as‑usual support. As a Senior Analyst Developer, you’ll resolve production issues, deliver enhancements, and manage deployments while working closely with business units, service providers, and technology teams. You’ll help design and deliver solutions aligned to our platform development standards, support them in production and contribute to the continuous improvement of our team’s standards and practices.

We are looking for someone with a solid design eye and who can build strong relationships with our design team; enjoys solving problems and finding opportunities to improve the way we operate our team.

This role would suit someone who can bring:

• Proven experience as a full-stack developer with excellent proficiency using JS and .Net technologies
• Awareness of technologies used for cloud-based web applications, using SQL databases, backup strategies
• Familiarity with modern software development approaches such as automated testing, test driven development (TDD), continuous integration, pair programming, code review and version control
• A solid understanding of common web security risks and the corresponding mitigations
• Experience working under time pressure and to deadlines, with strong attention to detail and a passion for quality
• Knowledge of, or experience working with, New Zealand Government Web Standards would be a plus
• Exposure to, or interest in, working with other technical stacks – basically be very open to learning and expanding your experience in order to help the team achieve its goals over the next couple of years.
• Knowledge and experience, or willingness to learn about Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo and Te Ao Māori.

We recognise that valuable skills can come from both paid and unpaid work. Youmayhave gained experiencethrougheducation, hospitality, technology, public service,themarae,the arts,community involvement, volunteering, or whānau responsibilities. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills, and encourage you tobring your full,unique self to your application.

Forallour roles,we’relooking for people who:

• Act with integrity, take responsibility, and dowhat’sright even whenit’shard.
• Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value.
• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow.
• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others.
• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes.

We don't expectyou to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us.Inyour cover letter,tell us about yourself,what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

Stats NZTataurangaAotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus,it’sour people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it.

The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, andplay animportantrole intelling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment.

We're proudof the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of deliveringhigh-qualitydatawith equitable accessfor all.

Curious about what it's really like to work here?
Before applying, we encourage you to watch our Life at StatsNZ video. It offers a glimpse into who we are, what we value, and the diverse perspectives and experiences that make Stats NZa great placeto work.

What’sin it for you? |Ngāhuakariroki akoe

• 15 days sick leave allowance (to be used for yourself or people under your care).
• Funded counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Visual and hearing health benefits (for permanentkaimahi).
• Corporate rates for a variety of services and products.
• Studyassistanceprogrammes.
• An activesocialclubin each office.

Starting salary for this position:$97,270- $131,601+kiwisaver

Wescreen applications as we receive them, so wemaymove to interview stage quickly.Youmay be asked to complete a pre-interview screenbyphone or video.

Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

Note torecruitmentagencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

Job level(s) 4-6 years experience, 7+ years experience