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Job Opportunity: Analyst:MinEducationJob description:Job Description» Permanent, full-time» Wellington Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome. Help shape the future of education At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent results. Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide variety 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 Evidence, Data and Knowledge group (EDK) – We create high quality evidence to inform policy and practice. The Analytics and Insights (A&I) team is the government centre for excellence in undertaking evaluation, research and analysis that supports the Ministry’s early learning and schooling policy and operational functions. The team works across the organisation and across government to promote the effective use of evidence and ensuring the Ministry’s educational priorities fulfil government objectives and meet the needs of stakeholders. The team leads the work and advice on overall education priorities and performance by ensuring pathways and systems from early childhood to the workplace enable students to achieve to the best of their capability. A key focus of this team is the analytics and evidence supporting the Ministry’s implementation of a social investment approach. The Analytics and Insights team uses a range of methodologies and national and international data, including from national and international surveys, administrative data and qualitative methods. Its focus is on priority pieces of work as well as supporting other pieces of analysis, research and evaluation that are contracted out to external organisations. About this function this function will contribute to increase the analytical, evaluative and research capcapability of the team and assist in finding innovative ways to translate knowledge into action through the effective communication of evidence to users and stakeholders. The function also includes undertaking and commissioning strategic and operational research evaluations and other core services according to Ministry priorities. About you To be prosperous, you will need to have the following: » A solid background in data analytics and or statistics » A strong interest in, knowledge of and or practice in evaluation » Able to effectively use R, SQL and/or SAS (Python is a bonus) » An capability to translate and effectively communicate new and emerging ideas into evidence-located analysis » A demonstrated capability to think conceptually » An affinity for working collaboratively with internal customers and other stakeholders to determine needs, obtain information, develop approaches and communicate results » An eye for detail, taking pride in the accuracy of your work and offering robust and constructive peer review to colleagues » Able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences and individuals » practice working in the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) is preferable Are you ready to make a difference? This is a full-time, permanent function with negotiable flexible working options. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including M?ori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our knowledge 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 M?ori students, their wh?nau, hap? and iwi. Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/676468_JobDesc.pdf How to submit the application:If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the 'apply online' button.For more information, Contact Us bySimon.williamson@education.govt.nz Applications close on Wednesday,10th March 2021.Skills:
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