2021 Analyst, Educational Measurement & Assessment (Start ASAP)

Analyst, Educational Measurement & Assessment

• Opportunity to be mentored by the Principal and Senior Analyst
• Permanent & Fixed Term, full-time
• National Office, Wellington

Help shape the future of Education

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

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.

We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.

We are making significant changes to how we deliver our mahi by:

• Taking practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Giving priority to regional and local voice.
• Delivering greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
• Improving feedback loops and information flows.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people across 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 every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About our group and team

Te Pae Aronui | Operations & Integration group plays an essential role in using information, insights and service design functions to help the three Te Mahau frontline groups (Te Tai Raro | Northern, Te Tai Whenua | Central, Te Tai Runga | Southern) to design and deliver services to the Education sector. Our group operates as a vital interface for information, insights and for the Education sector to feed back into our organisation, particularly to Te Puna Kaupapahere | Policy.

Evidence, Data and Knowledge (EDK) team provides high quality evidence to inform policy and practice. We do this to influence the policies, actions and decisions that help shape the education system and drive excellent and equitable outcomes. We pride ourselves in providing data and analysis that makes information relevant, understandable, and useful for parents, teachers, academics and government.

Mō ēnei tūranga | About these roles

These roles are responsible for providing data collection and analysis to support evaluation, research, assessment, strategic planning and management decisions.

Mōhou ake | About you

• For appointment to any of these roles, it is expected that you will bring:
• An extensive technical level of knowledge and experience in the use and methodologies of data analysis, research and evaluation
• Advanced MS Office Suite, particularly MS Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Working within tight time-frames and frequently with sensitive and confidential content
• Excellent ability in managing relationships
• Persuading and demonstrating solutions that are more effective and consistent with the Ministry's policies and procedures
• Understanding and applying the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in the work that you do

Please note there is further information in the attached Job Descriptions.

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

We need to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to building racial equity and excellence in the education sector.

We want to provide flexible working environments where everyone feels relevant, valued and supported.

Please note that some roles at Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education are subject to the requirements of the COVID-19 Public Health (Vaccinations) Order. ​

In order for the successful applicant/s to be offered these roles, they will need to comply with the requirement to be vaccinated and agree to provide information and evidence regarding their vaccination status.

Please review the Job Description for the role that interests you, and if this opportunity interests you, and you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘Apply Online' button.

In your cover letter we'd like to know:

• about you, your values, your whakapapa
• your interest and motivations for the role you're applying for
• the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role you're applying for.

Please note that as part of the application process you will be required to participate in an online video interview.

For further information, please contact Aleeta at aleeta.hau@education.govt.nz 

Applications close Midnight - Sunday 28 November 2021