Uniservices

Data Manager / Data Analyst

2008 sees the launch of a landmark longitudinal study Growing up in New Zealand. This exciting and ground-breaking initiative will follow 7,600 children and their families from late pregnancy through their lives. It will aim to understand their needs, life experiences and aspirations and will provide evidence to help us make New Zealand a greater place for our children. The study will reflect the cultural diversity of New Zealand’s children and their families in the context of our evolving society, environment and identity.

Growing Up in New Zealand is a landmark project within Uniservices, Australasia’s largest commercialization research company. Owned by the University of Auckland, the company is responsible for commercializing ideas developed by the university. The environment is challenging, interesting and team focused. As the company continues to grow, opportunities for learning as well as professional and personal growth are enormous.

Reporting to the Senior Biostatistician, and in consultation with the research and project team, you will take responsible for data management, data monitoring, combining data sets, extracting and constructing data sets that address analysis requirements and study data analysis.

This is a hands-on role responsible for undertaking data work personally, as well as the coordination and management of external suppliers to deliver tasks and resources as needed. You will have proven experience in data management including experience with data types, competency in the use of statistical software, particularly SAS. Experience with longitudinal data and or large complex datasets would be an advantage.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a new Auckland-based team in an innovative project in a diverse, interesting and flexible environment. If you have the desire to work with a high performing team, the passion to make a difference, the drive for excellence as well as experience and enthusiasm, we offer professional success whilst enabling you to balance your family and community responsibilities.

Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter no later than Monday 25th August to jobs@uniservices.auckland.ac.nz quoting the title of the position. For a copy of the job description, please contact Rebecca Clark on 09 373 7522 Extn. 83260.