Performance and Insights Lead at Education Review Office, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga | Education Review Office (ERO) are dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, health, and wellbeing. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.

Starting salary: $125,000 - $145,000 negotiable + superannuation

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

This role is permanent, based in Wellington. Reporting to the Director System Implementation and Performance you will lead how ERO understands, measures and explains its performance and impact across the education system. You'll shape the strategy, planning, monitoring and reporting artefacts that underpin ERO's accountability to New Zealanders and build strong relationships within ERO and key external stakeholders.

You'll work closely with specialist colleagues across the Performance and Implementation Group to strengthen how we tell our performance story and demonstrate the impact of ERO's work on education outcomes. 

We're looking for someone with deep operational understanding of review and regulatory practice, who can translate complex evidence into clear, decision ready advice for senior leaders and Ministers.

Mōhou ake | About you

We want to hear about any of the following in your cover letter and CV:

• Your experience working credibly in review, evaluation, assurance or regulatory environments and how with this has shaped advice you provide
• Example of developing clear, high-quality advice or reporting for senior leaders, ELT, Ministers, or Board
• How you translate data and evidence into practical, decision ready insights that make a difference
• Your ability to build trusted relationships and balance professional judgement, progressing toward strategic goals, and real-world delivery
• Understanding of the machinery of government and related processes and procedures

Ko mātou | About Us

Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga | Education Review Office (ERO) is the government's education evaluation agency - we inform and facilitate improvement in early learning services, schools and kura. We promote a stronger, more equitable education system. We believe equity and excellence in outcomes is possible for all learners when the mahi centres on the child, the heart of the matter – Ko te tamaiti te pūtake o te kaupapa.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If this role interests you, click on the “Apply” button to be re-directed to our site where you will be able to apply and view the Position Description. We encourage you to be your authentic self in your application. We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas; we are looking for people who are willing to learn. 

If you would like further information about the role, reach out to human.resources@ero.govt.nz for a chat. For any other questions about the recruitment process, you can contact us at human.resources@ero.govt.nz 

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change). You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if you require any assistance from us during the process.

Check out our careers site to learn more about working at ERO.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, do not contact the Hiring Manager directly, instead reach out to Human.Resources@ero.govt.nz

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.