Survey Developer / Questionnaire Designer Job at Statistics New Zealand, Wellington, Wellington Central
- Location:
- Wellington
- Wellington Central
- Classification:
- Government & Defence
- Government
Five permanent positions as a combination of full-time or part-time up to 4.25 FTE
- Do you have an interest in survey development and questionnaire design?
- Do you enjoy working with a range of people across all survey areas in Statistics New Zealand?
If so then here’s a great opportunity!
Collection Methods leads the research and standards development for collection methodology so that collections and outputs are based on sound, internationally accepted best practice.
Standards, Solutions and Capability (SS&C) have responsibility for the development of standard approaches in collection methodology and building Statistics New Zealand’s statistical capability. We are seeking a person with an aptitude for questionnaire design to join the Collection Methods team. You will help with the development of collection methodology and testing of new approaches to collection design across the organisation.
As a result of Statistics 2020 – Te Kapehu Whetu, Collection Methods are an integral part of the Transform Collections at Statistics New Zealand.
The role involves working with survey areas across the organisation to build the capability of survey developers through:
- development of methodological standards to identify and promote best practise in survey development
- technical evaluation and support for questionnaire development by working alongside survey developers
- facilitation and support for a cohesive programme of forums and workshops for survey developers
- support for research projects in collection methodology led by the SS&C Senior Researcher.
We encourage you to apply for this role if you have:
- a passion for survey development and best practice methodology’s in this area
- experience in, or aptitude for, questionnaire design and pretesting
- a strong team and self development focus
- high motivation and commitment to meet deadlines
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- excellent relationship building skills and a collaborative approach to working with others
- highly developed critical thinking ability to evaluate information and identify an optimal approach
- research skills to identify best practise within a given context, including liaison with other international statistical agencies, where necessary.
In return, you can expect to join a fun, supportive team, in an organisational environment with a real focus on work/life balance and developing fantastic careers.
Statistics New Zealand is the first source of Official Statistics for anyone making evidence based decisions in government and the community in New Zealand. Our statistics feature every day in newspapers and on the radio, internet and television – telling real stories about real issues.
Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday10 August 2011.