Head of Education Data & Evidence Synthesis

Ministry of Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education in Wellington seeks a Manager, Evidence, Synthesis and Reporting to lead a statistics team that analyses, writes and compiles reports for public release. You will contribute to Education Counts data and OECD comparisons, shaping narratives with concise, evidence-based summaries.

The role requires proven leadership in analytics, change management and building inclusive teams, aligned with Public Service standards. Applicants should view the job description for full details.

Qualifications

• Proven team leadership experience.
• Experience in leading a high functioning analytical team.
• Experience in developing, monitoring, improving and maintaining functional workflows and processes.
• Experience in leading and contributing to embedding organisational change that delivers intended outcomes.
• Experience building and leading inclusive and diverse teams and creating a safe, open and responsive culture.
• Experience in building relationships to achieve shared outcomes with team and subject matter experts across the Ministry.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of statistical analysts to analyse, write and compile statistical reports.
• Analyse data for Education Counts website and for OECD Education at a Glance publication.
• Support action plans and strategies with summary data and explanatory text.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical leadership

Workflow optimization

Change management

Diversity and inclusion

Stakeholder relationships

Public Service Standards

Job description

Ministry of Education in Wellington seeks a Manager, Evidence, Synthesis and Reporting to lead a statistics team that analyses, writes and compiles reports for public release. You will contribute to Education Counts data and OECD comparisons, shaping narratives with concise, evidence-based summaries.

The role requires proven leadership in analytics, change management and building inclusive teams, aligned with Public Service standards. Applicants should view the job description for full details.