Analyst, Data & Insights at NZ Ministry of Education, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent Position
• An exciting development opportunity has arisen in our team for a talented individual who loves data and is interested in growing their data extraction, reporting, and data analysis skills

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

You will work as part of the Business Analysis and Systems team, supporting each other through problem definition, solution resolution and peer reviews. The team provides analysis and advice on a range of early childhood education, school and student-based programmes to regional and national Ministry teams through the collection, collation, and analysis of data from across the education sector. 

You will learn to produce one-off or repeatable solutions to questions by manipulating large and complex data sets.

You will increase your understanding of information requirements and support others to understand datasets. You will contribute to ongoing reporting process improvement and planning.

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

Salary range: $ $71,859-$80,907 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
• The ability to purchase extra days leave
• 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

We're looking for someone who:

• can demonstrate strong problem solving and analytical skills
• has an understanding of quality assurance and self/peer-review practices
• has advanced Excel skills
• can communicate their ideas effectively
• has excellent attention to detail and time management
• shows initiative and enjoys new challenges
• has knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori
• has 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.

You'll be joining a small, supportive, high-performing team who work together to add value to our frontline supports.

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 undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.

Te Pae Aronui was established within Te Mahau to provide the education sector with support and services that are more locally responsive, more accessible, and integrated. 

It is the place where everything Te Tāhuhu does for ākonga can come together. We gather insights, regulate, have service design and delivery functions, understand ākonga, whānau, communities and businesses - and use that to shape and influence the direction of education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

As part of Te Mahau, we work with whānau, hāpu, iwi, early learning services and schools / kura, to support ākonga and kaiako to create interactions in the magic space where learning happens. 

We have a critical role to support a proactive and future-focused Te Tāhuhu that delivers on equity and excellence for all ākonga. By 2025, we aspire to transform Te Pae Aronui so that: people are thriving, connections are strong, the system is sound, and we are producing equitable outcomes for ākonga and whānau.   

The Business Analysis and Systems team supports the wider Te Pae Aronui Group to maximise the ability of the Ministry to deliver on its purpose. We understand that to get the best outcomes for children, young people and adult students, our people need data and information to aid in making ideal decisions.

We provide data and information to ensure the provision of information and analysis to build the capability of the Group to develop effective policy, design effective operational policy framework and plan the effective implementation of that policy. 

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.

For more information talk to  Annie Chenery on 044394674 or email annie.chenery@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight on Sunday 11 June 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.