Senior Data Analyst at Education Review Office, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

Provide high-quality data analysis and insights about education institutions, the education sector and ERO's own performance.

At ERO, we are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people through independent evaluation, review and effective use of evidence. We are looking for a curious and experienced Senior Data Analyst to join our Data and Insights team within the Performance and Implementation group.

This is an opportunity to lead complex data projects, contribute to the strategic direction of the group, and coach and mentor others to deliver high-quality work.

As Senior Data Analyst, you will collect, organise, analyse and interpret data to provide meaningful insights. You will translate complex technical information into clear language for leaders, Ministers and broader audiences, and turn business requirements and feedback into precise technical specifications for data teams.

Reporting to the Chief of Data and Insights, you will play a leadership role in designing and delivering the team's work programme and help build data capability across ERO.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing and leading data projects across ERO and with education sector partners
• Providing expert advice on using data and analysis to improve efficiency, quality and business practices
• Collecting, managing, analysing and visualising ERO and education sector data
• Responding to information requests and working with stakeholders to interpret and validate results
• Developing measurement frameworks and methodologies to monitor ERO's performance and impact
• Maintaining clear documentation of business rules, methodologies, definitions and assumptions
• Supporting robust commissioning, management and quality assurance processes
• Building capability through coaching and mentoring within the team and across ERO

Mōhou ake | About you

You will be a highly skilled analyst with advanced quantitative capability, sound judgement and the confidence to communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Advanced technical skills using tools such as MS Excel, RStudio, Power BI, Stata or SQL to collect, manage, analyse and visualise data
• Strong knowledge of statistics and statistical modelling, including regression modelling
• The ability to lead complex work programmes and deliver high-quality work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication and confidence presenting to multiple audiences
• Sound judgement and an innovative approach to identifying, analysing and resolving problems
• A working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for the education sector
• Knowledge of the New Zealand public sector and experience working with Ministers
• Curiosity, integrity, adaptability, self-motivation and a commitment to ongoing learning.

Ko mātou | About Us

At ERO you'll find:

• Meaningful work that contributes to better outcomes for children and young people
• The opportunity to shape how data and evidence inform decisions across a national organisation
• A collaborative team that values curiosity, creativity, quality and continuous learning
• Work with ERO leaders, education agencies, institutions and research communities
• The opportunity to coach others and build data capability across ERO
• Flexible ways of working and a focus on wellbeing.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If you are a curious, experienced data analyst who can turn complex information into clear, actionable insights, we'd love to hear from you.

Please click “Apply” to view the full position description and submit your application.  We encourage you to bring your whole self to your application.

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

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position. 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.