Senior Analyst, Education Forecasting & Policy Modelling

Ministry of Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver (pro-rated)

Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking a Principal Analyst on a 6-month secondment to lead the design of policy costings that inform funding, policy and investment decisions across the education system. You’ll work across early learning, schooling, and education workforce to deliver robust cost models and trusted advice to senior leaders.

You'll bring proven experience in financial or statistical modelling, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing financial or statistical models in a complex setting.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to connect work to broader policy and investment decisions.
• Strong communication skills - including the ability to explain complex ideas clearly to non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to supporting a high-performing team.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g. economics, statistics, finance, policy, evaluation).
• Experience engaging across agencies and with Ministers or senior leaders.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of policy costings to support Budget processes, funding allocations, and long-term system planning.
• Develop analytical approaches to model costs and impacts of high profile policy options.
• Provide trusted advice to senior leaders and Ministers.
• Contribute to high-priority initiatives and manage complex and analytical work.

Skills

Financial modelling

Statistical modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative

Cross-agency engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in economics/ statistics/ finance/ policy/ evaluation

Job description

The Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking a Principal Analyst on a 6-month secondment to lead the design of policy costings that inform funding, policy and investment decisions across the education system. You’ll work across early learning, schooling, and education workforce to deliver robust cost models and trusted advice to senior leaders.

You'll bring proven experience in financial or statistical modelling, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate