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Offer: Senior Policy Analyst/Chief Policy Analyst:MinEducationJob description:Job DescriptionSenior Policy Analyst/Chief Policy Analyst – Education PolicyWe are seeking for an practiced Senior Policy Analyst or Chief Policy Analyst to join the Early Childhood Education Policy team. The team leads work that is high on the Government’s list of priorities. 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 High quality early learning services make a real difference to the education and lives of the youngest New Zealanders and their families. The Early Childhood Policy team focuses on designing high quality funding and regulatory approaches for early learning services. This work helps to support children in their early years to enjoy a good life, lgain and thrive in a safe environment. The support the team provides for early learning services is also vital for parental participation in the workforce. Our team has responsibility for delivering on key actions in the Early Learning Action Plan 2019-2029 – the Government’s 10 year vision for improving the early learning system. The work programme includes as follows: »Early Learning Regulatory Review . This is a multi-year programme aimed at advancing the government’s goals for the early learning system and ensuring the regulatory system is fit for purpose to support children’s results »Enabling pay parity for teachers . The Government’s election manifesto commits to working towards pay parity for certificated teachers in education and care services. This is high profile work that will need to reshape the resourcing approach for a significant part of the early learning system »Review of Equity and Targeted Funding . The Government is committed to ensuring all New Zealanders benefit from a high-quality early learning practice. This project is reviewing the funding provided to support attendance of children from low socio-economic backgrounds. The work will lead to improved allocation and use of funding for this vulnerable group of children About the function In this function, you will bring a strong background in thought leadership abilities and strategic advice. You will be responsible for making sure work is progressing on a day-to-day basis internally and with other agencies. The function is highly collaborative, so you will be required to form sound working relationships with colleagues and staff all over the Ministry. The projects you are working on will also provide the opportunity to be involved in consultation and collaboration with the early learning sector. You’ll play a key function in supporting the senior policy manager to shape and deliver the team’s work programme including the critical policy deliverables required for the programme. The function will also see you superviseing projects within the team and providing the right balance of ownership and support for less practiced colleagues. We’re keen to hear from you if you have proven policy practice in government and: » can demonstrate the capability to collaborate with others to find solutions » are a critical thinker and can bring innovative approaches to complex policy issues » can apply rigorous frameworks as part of developing evidence-located analysis and advice » are confident supporting the development of the team through quality assurance and coaching. In return we can offer you the opportunity to join a large and dynamic education policy group that contributes to a high profile, challenging and ambitious agenda for change, and has a strong focus on the development of our people, and the capability to drive and influence policy direction. 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 Anne Fontaine at Anne.Fontaine@education.govt.nz Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser:https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/695781_Other.pdf How to submit the application:Please apply via our website:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobs/EDU-1558967Skills:
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