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POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Ringa Rehe Kaitātari | Senior Data Analyst

LOCATION: Te Ohu Kaimoana, Level 12, 7 Waterloo Quay, Wellington 6011

REPORTS TO: Kūrae Moana | Manager - Oceans

DIRECT REPORTS: None RELATIONSHIPS: Internal:

Te Mātārae | Chief Executive Pou Whakakitenga | Principal Advisor -CE Kūrae Moana | Manager - Oceans Oceans Team Te Ohu Kaimoana Senior Managers and Staff Directors and senior executives of Moana New Zealand, Sealord Group Limited, Te Pūtea Whakatapu Trust and Te Wāi Māori Trust

External: Iwi and other Māori groups/interests CEOs and key personnel of the crown and fishing `

industry entities Advisors to Te Ohu Kaimoana and its trust entities. Government officials

THE PURPOSE OF TE OHU KAI MOANA TRUSTEE LIMITED (TE OHU KAIMOANA)

The purpose of Te Ohu Kaimoana is to advance the interests of iwi individually and collectively, primarily in the development of fisheries, fishing and fisheries-related activities (including aquaculture), in order to:

• ultimately benefit the members of iwi and Māori generally. • further the agreements made in the Deed of Settlement. • assist the Crown to discharge its obligations under the Deed of Settlement and Te

Tiriti o Waitangi. • contribute to the achievement of an enduring settlement of the claims and grievances

referred to in the Deed of Settlement.

• receive allocate and transfer fisheries settlement assets received from the Crown. THE PURPOSE OF TE WAI MĀORI TRUST (TE WAI MĀORI)

The purpose of Te Wai Māori Trust is to hold and manage the trust funds on trust for and on behalf of the beneficiaries under the Deed of Settlement, in order to advance Māori interests in freshwater fisheries, but not in a manner that could adversely affect the charitable status (if any) of the Trust.

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THE PURPOSE OF TE PŪTEA WHAKATUPU TRUST (TAPUWAE ROA)

To hold and manage the trust funds on trust for and on behalf of the beneficiaries under the Deed of Settlement, in order to promote education, training, and research, including matters that relate to fisheries, fishing, and fisheries-related activities, but not in a manner that could adversely affect the charitable status (if any) of the Trust.

OUR VISION

Thriving whanau, determining their relationship with Tangaroa.

OUR VALUES

We are a Māori organisation, and we operate in line with tikanga Māori. We strive to work in accordance with our values:

• Whakapapa: Protecting our whakapapa rights and in turn fulfilling our obligations and responsibilities to Tangaroa and our people

• Rangatiratanga: Encouraging and supporting autonomy, leadership and participation of our people.

• Kotahitanga: Connecting and bringing our people together. Being united and acting in the interests of our people

• Manaakitanga: Uplifting, supporting and protecting the rights and aspirations of our people Kaitiakitanga: Protecting and ensuring the sustainable utilisation of Tangaroa for today and for the generations to come.

• Hihiritanga: Embodying the adaptability, imagination and innovation of our tupuna to guide us in our challenges and new opportunities in the future.

THE OUTOMES WE WORK TOWARDS

An enduring settlement means:

• Settlement assets are delivered to iwi. • Māori fishing rights (commercial and non-commercial) are protected and enhanced. • Creating an environment of innovation. • Māori wealth is increasing (the value of the Settlement has grown).

We take a long and integrated view of our organisational outcomes.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The primary role of the Ringa Rehe Kaitātari | Senior Data Analyst is to support the Pou Take Whakatewha | Principal Analyst and the Kūrae Moana | Manager - Oceans in the development of predictive aquaculture economic models, anticipated growth of aquaculture models, insights, and solutions for Takutai Trust. Governed by Te Ohu Kaimoana as a Trustee, Takutai Trust was established by the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004 to support iwi Māori in relation to their aquaculture settlements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

1. STRATEGIC a. Lead the aquaculture modelling work programme under the support, supervision, and

direction of the Pou Take Whakatewha | Principal Analyst - Oceans and the Kūrae Moana | Manager - Oceans.

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b. Drive opportunities to improve, scale and standardise aquaculture models and insights. c. Drive data best practice and development including identifying areas across the business

for data models, insights, and reporting commonality. d. Support the Oceans team to drive the best aquaculture outcomes for iwi Māori through data

insights and reporting. e. Support the Pou Take Whakatewha | Principal Analyst to deliver aquaculture data insights

and reporting to iwi Māori. f. Support the Kūrae Moana | Manager – Oceans with data insights and reporting to drive and

advocate for better aquaculture outcomes for iwi Māori with te Kawanatanga | the Crown and its applicable subsidiaries.

2. OPERATIONAL

a. Analyse and reconcile 5-year aquaculture data pipelines, models, insights, reporting and solutions for iwi Māori aquaculture settlements.

b. Forecast future aquaculture models including new species and technologies for iwi Māori aquaculture settlements.

c. Design and construct efficient, scalable, and secure data models and write efficient stored procedures tailored for seamless reporting.

d. Develop and maintain accurate and efficient data models and reporting that provides targeted aquaculture and actionable insights.

e. Support the team on data analysis and translation of data and insights into meaningful and actionable information and insights that can easily be reported and interpreted.

f. Identify and respond to data problems and liaise with relevant people/teams to resolve data issues and close any data gaps.

g. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of processes, tools, and frameworks within the team, or across teams to ensure continuity of service, quality of deliverables and prioritised delivery benefits.

h. Provide timely and informed input into reports, requests, briefing, wider organisational reports, board papers, information requests, stakeholder enquiries and other material as needed.

i. Liaise with and collect data from a range of internal and external sources, to provide foundations for evidenced based analysis and informed decision making.

j. Ensure data privacy by design is part of the framework which reduces complexity, maximises re-use of components, increases standardisation, and potentially increases security and privacy.

k. Contribute to broader organisational strategy, planning, reporting activities, business cases and policy development.

l. Facilitate with staff to ensure relevant stakeholder complaints, feedback and issues are acted on and resolved.

m. Provide training to Te Ohu Kaimoana staff as requested. n. All other appropriate duties as required and needed by Te Ohu Kaimoana.

3. FINANCIAL a. Nil

4. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLNESS a. Commit to maintaining a strong safety culture where all are accountable to ensure the

workplace is a safe environment for everyone in it. b. Ensure the use of all provided safety equipment when working remotely or offsite. c. Where appropriate, taking responsibility for workplace hazards/risks you identify and

communicate to management. d. Undertaking regular reviews of workplace risks/hazards that are present in your work. e. When, and if, necessary, participate in the investigation of accidents/incidents according to

Te Ohu Kaimoana procedures. f. Undertaking appropriate and effective staff training when required or necessary. g. Actively supporting health, safety or wellness initiatives. h. Maintaining a clean and tidy workspace. i. Comply with any rehabilitation plan designed with you for a return to work after an accident. j. Manage the health and wellbeing of yourself and your reports by ensuring all annual holidays

are taken within 12 months of the leave entitlement.

5. CULTURAL & RELATIONSHIPS a. Adhere to all Te Ohu Kaimoana policies and procedures.

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b. Collaborate effectively by contributing to the success of Te Ohu Kaimoana, Te Wai Māori Trust and Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust; treating others in line with our organisational values; working effectively with everyone for the mutual benefit of Te Ohu Kaimoana.

c. Maintain and develop effective relationships with stakeholder groups to ensure that the advice, support and solutions provided is relevant, pragmatic and consistent with te Ao Māori practice.

d. Continuously seek opportunities to learn and enhance cultural competence, staying informed about current issues and perspectives relevant to Māori communities.

e. Show deep respect for Māori culture, values, and traditions in all interactions and decision- making processes, while fostering a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

f. Uphold and promote Māori protocols, practices, and customs in all aspects of work, ensuring alignment with Kaupapa Māori principles.

g. Pro-actively share information & knowledge across the wider Te Ohu Kaimoana team ensuring that all teams are aligned and equipped to provide quality and consistent service.

h. Proactively look for opportunities to improve the operations of Te Ohu Kaimoana, Te Wai Māori Trust and Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

This section is designed to capture the expertise required for the role at the 100% fully effective level (this does not necessarily reflect what the current jobholder has). This may be a combination of knowledge / experience, qualifications or equivalent level of learning through experience or key skills, attributes or job specific competencies.

QUALIFICATIONS (OR EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF LEARNING)

Essential Desired • Significant and relevant work experience • Tertiary Qualification in related field

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Essential Desired

• Proven experience developing reports and / or databases to collect and display data. Including, designing, and constructing data pipelines, models, sets, insights, and reporting.

• Proven experience analysing, reconciling, and interpreting data into meaningful information, insights and reporting.

• Proven experience of data and insight practices including data management.

• Proven experience driving data continuous improvement initiatives. Including effectively and consistently identify data risk, issues, and gaps.

• Proficiency in reporting tools and technologies, primarily Excel.

• Experience successfully working in environments producing high-

• Proven experience analysing, isolating, and interpreting business needs and developing appropriate solutions.

• Familiarity with database security best practices and data integrity principles.

• Good relationship management experience delivering valuable outcomes for stakeholders.

• Proven experience working in high pressured environments.

• Knowledge of machinery of government and their processes.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies

• Experience working with Māori and/or public-sector organisations.

• Proven ability to work with Māori organisations and/or Iwi groups.

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quality outputs regularly within short timeframes

• Demonstrated understanding of the changing environment of Māori/iwi and the impact this has on organisational capability.

PERSONAL ATTIRBUTES

The Ringa Rehe Kaitātari | Senior Data Analyst is required to have the following attributes: • Organised and disciplined approach to tasks showing the background materials that led to the

conclusions. • Previous experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options,

provide advice, and translate this into meaningful action. • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor complex messages to a range

of audiences with clarity and credibility. • Ability to keep abreast of the latest trends and technologies and apply them to develop and

implement innovative solutions. • Ability to work in a small organisation within a dynamic role in an effective and efficient manner. • Proven integrity and confidentiality • Enjoys challenges and is self-motivated to achieve results in a timely fashion. • Works in a collegial and professional manner • A helpful and positive service provision orientation • Commitment to self-development. • Good knowledge of basic Te Reo Māori and Tikanga. • Proven integrity and confidentiality • Commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi • An understanding of and empathy with Māori aspirations for Māori economic development

CORE BEHAVIOURS OF THE ROLE

CORE BEHAVIOURS OF THE ROLE Demonstrated by:

Applies Analytical Lense

Is committed to using a logical reasoning process to break down and work through a situation or problem to arrive at an outcome. Uses techniques of advanced business and organisational analysis to identify and assess problem definitions and potential solutions, and compares and contrasts them against predetermined criteria; probes for, and points to, subtle and unclear relationships in highly complex matters and evaluates the merit of problem definitions and potential solutions; anticipates the possible outcome of potential solutions; systemically identifies and resolves complex issues, while educating iwi as to their solution

Drives Innovation and Change and Demonstrates

Is open to, and encourages change; recognises when change is necessary to work more effectively; demonstrates an ability to create a plan for change and/or participate in a plan for change; is open to learning new skills, knowledge and behaviours; is comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; fosters a culture that encourages prudent risk taking; is innovative in applying ideas to meet new challenges; demonstrates creative thinking and originality; looks forward to new opportunity and challenges; demonstrates the ability to move with Te Ohu Kaimoana in the face of change.

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Builds and Maintains Relationships

Forges synergies and encourages cooperation when building and developing relationships; demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills; uses networks effectively; understands the dynamics of whanaungatanga and its relevance in the workplace; establishes and maintains positive productive work relationships with iwi (clients), external partners, kaimahi and management; is effective at getting things done through formal and informal channels, has a positive working relationship with most peers; nurtures relationships that support Te Ohu Kaimoana.

Focuses on Iwi

Actively seeks to understand iwi expectations, both individually and collectively, and clearly articulates the services that Te Ohu Kaimoana is positioned to deliver; understands iwi needs; develops effective relationships; actively seeks practical solutions to address iwi concerns; is open and responsive to iwi feedback; demonstrates the ability to manage iwi expectations; thinks about the impact on wider iwi during decision making; adapts to the changing needs of iwi.

Develops/Formulates Effective Solutions

Effectively defines and analyses problems, researches multiple solutions; is resourceful when faced with new challenges; demonstrates tenacity in solving problems; approaches problems creatively and offers appropriate solutions; is able to resolve problems in a positive, effective and timely manner.

Technical Communication

Displays skills in collaborating with both subject-matter experts and co- workers; ability to confidently write clearly for specific audiences directed by clearly defined purposes; evaluates one’s own work and the work of others; actively establishes an effective tone in a technical documentation; committed to applying audience analysis to the design and writing of documents. Conveys necessary information succinctly and effectively using concise, clear, appropriate language, structuring ideas clearly.

CHANGES TO JOB DESCRIPTION From time to time, it may be necessary to consider changes in the job description in response to the changing nature of our work environment– including technological requirements or statutory changes. This Job Description may be reviewed as part of the preparation for performance planning for the annual performance cycle or as required.