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Job Opportunity: Senior Policy 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. About our group and team this function is in the one of four tertiary education policy teams within the Te Ara Kaimanawa – Graduate Achievement, Vocations and Careers business unit. The Ministry’s function in tertiary education policy offers exciting challenges for policy professionals. Our work sits across social and economic policy, and we work closely with other government agencies including TEC, NZQA, MBIE, and others. We lead interesting and challenging work programmes aimed at strengthening tertiary education at a systems level to ensure that Information technology is inclusive, responsive, and delivers equitable results for M?ori and Pacific learners, and other under-served learner groups. The policy work of the group includes developing the Tertiary Education Strategy and advice on the system as a whole; access and participation in tertiary education; structural reforms of vocational education and training; tertiary education research; funding and fee-regulation. You will work across a range of policy areas, contributing to the development of a tertiary education system with high aspirations for every learner that reduces barriers to education and equips learners to succeed in work and in life. We’re proud of the culture in our policy teams. We appreciate and support each other, and develop strong relationships that underpin our capability to deliver good work. If you are driven to influence policy in an education setting, have proven policy practice, and are keen to work with a great group of people, we’d love to hear from you. About this function We’re looking for a Senior Policy Analyst who brings passion, energy, and policy practice. We’d like to hear from you if you are an practiced, policy professional who is practised in providing high-quality, evidence-located advice to Ministers. You will be a thought leader who shares knowledge and helps to coach and mentor more junior policy analysts to develop their capabilities. You will lead on policy projects, developing sound frameworks and leading policy development processes. About you To be prosperous in this function you will have an inquiring mind and understand how government can influence the education system; scan the horizon for challenges and opportunities; and make connections to our work. Critical to your success will be your capability to build positive relationships and engage in effective dialogue with both internal and external stakeholders. You will also offer the capability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga; capability in te reo M?ori would be an advantage. 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 James Campbell at james.campbell@education.govt.nz Applications close on Monday,9August 2021. How to submit the application:Please apply via our website:https://jobs.education.govt.nz/jobs/EDU-1555038Skills:
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