October 25, 2024

Ministry of Education NZ

Wellington City

OTHER

Senior Data Analyst

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Wellington, NZ

Help shape the future of Education

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.

About this role |Mō tēnei tūranga

We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to work within the Charter School Agency to help monitor the performance of charter schools| kura Hourua.

Building on their experience managing data in the public service, the Senior Data Analyst will collect, organise, analyse, and interpret data about the performance of individual charter schools, to provide insights about the operation of charter schools and lessons for the wider educational system.

This role will suit a skilled communicator who can translate complex technical data into clear, understandable language for stakeholders, while also articulating business requirements and feedback into precise technical specifications for data teams.

You will need strong quantitative analysis skills and in-depth understanding of gathering and analysing data to providing insights, as well as a willingness to build on your skills. We value curious and creative minds who have a particular interest in education.

Salary range: $99,496 -$120,690 per annum + 3% kiwisaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary based on their 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.
Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful in this role you will have the following capabilities and competencies:i

Experience of using best practice approaches to design processes for, and implement the collection, management, analysis of data and information.
Experience in developing measurement frameworks and methodologies to monitor performance, ideally in the education sector.
Advanced technical skills using computer programming (e.g. MS Excel, R-studio, Power BI, Stata, SQL) to collect, manage, analyse and visualise data.
Experience and confidence in communicating and presenting data for multiple audiences.
Relevant tertiary qualification in a relevant field (post-graduate preferred) or equivalent level of practical experience required.
A track record of excellent service and dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Experience in working in a high-paced, agile environment with the ability to think on your feet.
Good written communication skills

You will also have:

The ability to anticipate, identify, analyse and resolve problems in an innovative manner.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Resilience to deal with pressure and ambiguity in a mature way.
Strong action orientation, initiative, and ability to manage workload of competing tasks and projects and the ability to work at pace and deliver quality work on time.
Ability to develop effective working relationships and builds credibility with customers at all levels, team members, and colleagues.
The ability to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

The Charter School Agency is a departmental agency established on 1 July 2024 to implement and operate the new charter school model, including negotiating, managing contracts, and delivering funding. The Charter School Agency supports the Authorisation Board to approve charter schools, monitor their performance and hold them to account. The first charter schools are expected to open from Term 1 2025. You can find more information about charter schools here Charter Schools | Kura Hourua.

This role will be part of the establishment team in the agency and work across all areas of our business. It will report to the Head of Engagement and Monitoring.

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

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information and a confidential conversation, please contact Hannah Cameron for more information at hannah.cameron@charterschools.govt.nz.

Applications close Midnight Monday 04 November 2024.

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.