Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Specialist in Public Statistics 80 - 100%
- 07 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the public statistics team in Zurich, enhancing data-driven decisions. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with flexible options.
Tasks
- Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements.
- Support and advise on clear, coordinated statistical publishing.
- Coordinate the Statistics Committee and manage the portal.
Skills
- University degree with extensive experience in public statistics.
- Strong organizational skills and experience in managing processes.
- Excellent German communication skills, both verbal and written.
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About the job
Specialist in Public Statistics 80 - 100%In the canton of Zurich, public statistics are organised in a decentralised manner. The Office for Statistics and Data promotes professional exchange and coordinates collaboration within the cantonal administration as well as with the federal government and municipalities. Additionally, we support and advise other administrative units in the production, publication, and communication of statistical information as a basis for sound decisions and to strengthen data literacy.
Help shape public statistics in the canton of Zurich with us
From October 2026 or by agreement, we are looking for a
Specialist in Public Statistics
Your tasks
- You facilitate exchange with our various stakeholders and target groups and understand their requirements and needs.
- You support and advise the specialists in the office and the cantonal administration to ensure that statistical information is prepared transparently, communicated clearly, and published in a coordinated manner.
- You participate in the establishment of the Statistics Committee and take on its coordination (see RRB No. 331/2026).
- You bear the substantive responsibility for the statistics portal "Zürcher Gemeinden in Zahlen" (Zurich Municipalities in Figures).
- You contribute to projects for the development of new statistical products.
Then this job is for you
- You are service-oriented and enjoy collaboration and advising.
- You are an organisational talent, work in a structured way, and bring experience in managing committees and processes.
- You have solid knowledge of public statistics, data management, and an interest in technical products such as dashboards.
- You hold a university degree and have several years of relevant professional experience.
- You have excellent German language skills, both spoken and written, and proven experience in communication.
We offer you
- A varied role with many opportunities for shaping and visible impact.
- Meaningful work at the interface of society, administration, and politics.
- A central workplace in close proximity to Zurich main station, as well as the possibility to choose your workplace based on activity with up to 50% home office.
- Employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines.
Your application
We look forward to receiving your online application including a cover letter. We are conducting this recruitment on a rolling basis and will provide you with initial feedback from 17 August 2026. For further information about the position, please contact Basil Schläpfer, Deputy Team Leader Analyses and Studies, basil.schlaepfer@statistik.ji.zh.ch, +41 43 259 75 39. More information about the Office for Statistics and Data can be found on our website at https://www.zh.ch/amt-fuer-statistik-und-daten.
