Impactful Evaluation Research Analyst (Education)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education in Wellington seeks an Analyst, Evaluation Research to support the Evaluation Research Team in building evaluation capability and promoting evidence-based decision making. The role focuses on delivering high-quality advice and ensuring that education services use evidence effectively.

We value strong communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and knowledge of evaluation methods. This fixed-term position runs until June 2027, with opportunities to contribute across the

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated highly developed problem solving and the ability to see innovative solutions to technical problems.
• Adaptability and the capacity to cope with a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of evaluation and data collection methods.
• Experience working for government, Education Agencies, or other large organisations.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support the Evaluation Research Team to build evaluation capability across the Ministry.
• Provide high-quality advice to promote the effective use of evidence.
• Help ensure the Ministry, early learning providers, schools, and communities can put their efforts in the right place, in the right way, and at the right time to enable learners to succeed.
• Contribute to standardised approaches to evaluation to inform investment and research decisions.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Evaluation methods

Data collection

Government experience

Job description

Ministry of Education in Wellington seeks an Analyst, Evaluation Research to support the Evaluation Research Team in building evaluation capability and promoting evidence-based decision making. The role focuses on delivering high-quality advice and ensuring that education services use evidence effectively.

We value strong communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and knowledge of evaluation methods. This fixed-term position runs until June 2027, with opportunities to contribute across the