Analyst - Rotorua or Tauranga

Kumara Vine; Auckland; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education’s Operations and Insights team is seeking a permanent, full-time Analyst to join in Rotorua or Tauranga. You will analyse data, trends and achievement information to inform regional programmes and provide analytical support to staff across integrated teams.

Based in the Bay of Plenty with a focus on data-driven decision making, you will prepare written communications, working papers and presentations while collaborating with iwi and hapū in Te Mahau.

Qualifications

• Full, current driver licence.
• Experience collecting, collating and analysing data.
• Ability to use data/insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities and influence decisions.
• Strong written communication, numerical, statistical and IT skills.
• Exceptional time management and prioritisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across teams.
• Ability to understand and apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret data, network trends and achievement information to inform work programmes.
• Provide information, guidance and analytical support to internal staff.
• Respond to information requests and prepare written communications, working papers, reports and presentations.

Skills

Data analysis

Data extraction

Reporting

Written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Te Tiriti knowledge

Tools

Excel

Job description

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.

Permanent, full-time

Based in either Rotorua or Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Do you have a passion for working with data and an interest in growing your data extraction, reporting and analysis skills?

The Analyst role supports the work of the Ministry of Education’s regional teams by analysing and interpreting data, network trends and achievement information to inform and support internal and external work programmes.

The Analyst provides information, guidance and analytical support to relevant internal staff to support their work with the education sector including responding to requests for information and preparing written communications, working papers, reports and presentations.

This is a permanent, full-time position that can be based at either our Rotorua or Tauranga office, offering a fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance opportunity in one of New Zealand’s stunning and diverse outdoor regions.

Applicants who live in the surrounding Bay of Plenty areas and are willing to commute may also be interested in this role.

Salary range: $75,815-$91,347 per annum + KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:

• a full, current driver licence as travel within the region may be required
• recent, relevant experience in collecting, collating and analysing data and information
• a proven ability in using data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and to influence and guide organisational and system-level decision making
• strong written communication, numerical, statistical and information technology skills
• exceptional time management and work prioritisation skills
• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across integrated teams
• the ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenuatanga

The Operations and Insights team is part of Te Mahau | Education Services, a frontline group that collectively provides leadership and integrated services, working with education providers, children and their whānau/families across the Bay of Plenty-Waiariki region. This includes services such as learning support, education advice and regulation functions for schools, kura, kōhanga and early learning services, and advice and support with curriculum.

We develop and harness relationships with communities at the regional and local level, including deep relationships with iwi and hapū. We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled ākonga and/or ākonga with learning support needs, and ākonga from disadvantaged backgrounds.

From within Te Mahau, you will work closely and collaboratively with the regional leadership team and across different groups within the Ministry of Education.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 30 September 2026

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.