Data Analyst at NZ Ministry of Education, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Data Analyst 

• Permanent, Full-time
• 2 roles - Auckland South/South West & Auckland North/West
• Salary Band $67,859 to $82,939

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown. We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

Analysts within Te Mahau takiwā monitor, assess and analyse population changes, school roll fluctuations and other trends and changes impacting on the structure of education provision at all levels of the education network. This includes mainstream, Māori medium, Learning Support and early learning education provision, and is focused on ensuring the network of schools maximises education outcomes.  

Analysts will also provide planning and analytical support for network-related activities in all offices that make up the region, assist in prioritisation and project design, and participate in project teams. 

For more information on this position, please read through the attached Job Description

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
• A range of employee network groups
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing

Mōhou ake | About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following capabilities and competencies:

• A proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, to influence and guide organisational and system-level decision making.   
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. 
• Take responsibility for specific projects to produce high quality analysis 
• Participate in projects as identified to provide effective analytical support, ensure assigned work is completed by specified timeframes 
• Monitor progress, emerging issues and risks, and difficulties associated with projects​

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau. To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.

For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.

Te pūtake me te kawenga | Our purpose and role

Te Mahau | Te Tai Raro (North) is a frontline group. Our frontline groups collectively provide leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services, such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services. As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level through the Directors of Education, including deep relationships with iwi and hapū. Our Directors of Education have the lead role and relationship with early learning, kōhanga, school and kura, and this means they will be across all the services we provide at a local level.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the ‘apply' button below. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you'd like to share about your cultural identity. We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

Applications close Noon Wednesday 29 March 2023

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.