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Job Opportunity: Analyst and Principal Analyst:MinEducationJob description:Job DescriptionAnalyst/Principal Analyst, Information Requests» Permanent functions » 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 The Evidence Synthesis and Dissemination (ESD) group is responsible for relaying the story of student’s educational achievement and wellbeing across their early learning and schooling journey and disseminating information and evidence to our customers. The Information Requests team is responsible for providing data and answering information requests, including OIAs, PQs and rapid requests across the range of education themes (e.g., ECE, schooling, Communities of Learning and the transition to tertiary). The team is responsible for the straightforward requests and for the co-ordination of information for answering the more complex ones. They also monitor and report on the nature and volume of requests in order to continuously improve response times and quality. About the functions We have positions available for an Analyst and a Principal Analyst. As a part of the Information Requests team, you will be responsible for responding efficiently to data requests from a wide variety of clients including Ministers, Officials, Media, and the Public. You’ll ensure our products are accurate, on time, and fit-for-purpose and work closely with other advisors and analysts, both within and outside the Ministry. Your work will play a key function in supporting the Ministry’s policy advice to the Government on a major area of the economy. Analyst You’re a cool cucumber with a bit of a sense of humour, but when the pressure is on you buckle down and deliver. You are a wiz with numbers and can hold your own connecting with customers. You are politically aware and can be trusted to give timely and accurate advice to clients. We’re looking for someone who can: » wrangle difficult data into easily consumed responses with a clear story » communicate confidently and effectively across a range of mediums » build and maintain a reputation as a trusted advisor and technical expert » embrace challenges and “near-impossible” tasks » work/play well with others » understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga practice with SAS or another programming language would also be particularly useful. Principal Analyst You don’t know whether you’re better at analysing data or presenting your ideas but you’re very good at both. You’re a quick learner too so you can succeed with new challenges. When you do join us you will be called upon to analyse education results, participation within the education system, and expenditure trends. Being able to use your analysis to forecast how the system will be performing in the future will be another important skill. You will work closely with other analysts and with policy advisors, both within and outside the Ministry. Your work will play a key function supporting the Ministry’s policy advice to the Government on a major area of the economy. We’re looking for someone who can: » demonstrate highly developed problem solving, numerical and analytical expertise, and an capability to coach others to develop transferable analysis expertise » consistently demonstrates excellent oral and written communication expertise, and can represent the Ministry and present Ministry positions on complex issues in diverse forums » show initiative and enjoy new challenges » lead and work well with other team members. Are you ready to make a difference? We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including M?ori, Pacific and people 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 Job Description and if this opportunity interests you, and you meet the requirements, apply now using the ‘Apply Online’ button. For more information, Contact Us by Dean Alexander at dean.alexander@education.govt.nz Applications close on Tuesday, 9 September 2021. How to submit the application:Please apply via our website:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSing le?in_organid=17584&in_jnCounter=224800771&in_jobDate=All&in_sea rchbox=YES&in_summary=S&in_site=CareersSiteSkills:
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