Regional Analyst
Full-Time (Part-time considered)
Based in Nelson
Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome.
At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.
Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, 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.
The regional analyst will support the work of our regional team by providing quality and timely data analysis. The role will involve:
Proactively providing information support to the regional team. Monitoring the performance of the sector through the collation, analysis, and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data
Effectively analyse and summarise data and information from a range of databases to identify priority work in schools and early learning services. This may include maintaining systems for databases, undertaking documentation processing and carrying out analysis projects as required
Translation of statistical data into usable information and performance indicators for formal measurement of achievement and student participation
Communicating and presenting accurate, timely data and information for use by the Regional Leadership team, that is easy to consume, audience appropriate, and engaging
We're looking for someone who can offer:
Tertiary qualification and relevant experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis
Knowledge and understanding of, and ability to utilise, appropriate techniques to aid analysis
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including advanced charting of large datasets, Pivot Tables and Pivot Reporting, and complex formulas. Experience with SAS and visualisation software such as Power BI, an advantage
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write succinctly and concisely
Effective oral communicator - confident, clear, concise
Ability to work proactively to identify opportunities to provide information.
Ability to work independently & prioritise work programme
Ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Maori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our understanding of the education system.
As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi's guiding principles in our work for and with Maori students, their whanau, hapu and iwi.
The successful candidate appointed permanently to the Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast region will be based in the Nelson Office. They will join a supportive and performance-driven team environment. Whilst this is a full-time role, we will consider part time applications, please state preference in your cover letter.
If this opportunity interests you apply now using the ‘Apply Online' button. You can view a job description above.
Applications close on Sunday 17 January 2021.
