Senior Data Analyst

Nz Education Review Office; Wellington; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Review Office in Wellington is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to lead complex data projects and translate insights for Ministers and senior leaders. You will design, develop and deliver data-driven evaluations of education institutions and the sector, guiding strategic direction within the Data and Insights team.

You will mentor colleagues, ensure robust methodologies, and communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences, contributing to improvements in outcomes for

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Advanced skills in Excel, RStudio, Power BI, Stata or SQL.
• Strong knowledge of statistics and modelling, including regression.
• Ability to lead complex work programmes under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and implications for the education sector.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand public sector and experience working with Ministers.
• Curiosity, integrity and commitment to ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Designing and leading data projects across ERO and partners.
• Providing expert data analysis to improve efficiency and practices.
• Collecting, managing, analysing and visualising data.
• Interpreting results with stakeholders and responding to information requests.
• Developing measurement frameworks to monitor performance and impact.
• Maintaining documentation of rules, methodologies and definitions.
• Supporting robust commissioning, management and quality assurance processes.
• Coaching and mentoring within the team and across ERO.

Skills

Advanced statistics

Data storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Excel

RStudio

Power BI

Stata

SQL

Job description

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

Provide high-quality data analysis and insights about education institutions, the education sector and ERO's own performance. At ERO, we are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people through independent evaluation, review and effective use of evidence. We are looking for a curious and experienced Senior Data Analyst to join our Data and Insights team within the Performance and Implementation group. This is an opportunity to lead complex data projects, contribute to the strategic direction of the group, and coach and mentor others to deliver high-quality work. As Senior Data Analyst, you will collect, organise, analyse and interpret data to provide meaningful insights. You will translate complex technical information into clear language for leaders, Ministers and broader audiences, and turn business requirements and feedback into precise technical specifications for data teams. Reporting to the Chief of Data and Insights, you will play a leadership role in designing and delivering the team's work programme and help build data capability across ERO.

Key responsibilities

• Designing, developing and leading data projects across ERO and with education sector partners
• Providing expert advice on using data and analysis to improve efficiency, quality and business practices
• Collecting, managing, analysing and visualising ERO and education sector data
• Responding to information requests and working with stakeholders to interpret and validate results
• Developing measurement frameworks and methodologies to monitor ERO's performance and impact
• Maintaining clear documentation of business rules, methodologies, definitions and assumptions
• Supporting robust commissioning, management and quality assurance processes
• Building capability through coaching and mentoring within the team and across ERO

Mōhou ake | About you

You will be a highly skilled analyst with advanced quantitative capability, sound judgement and the confidence to communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

Required qualifications and skills

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Advanced technical skills using tools such as MS Excel, RStudio, Power BI, Stata or SQL to collect, manage, analyse and visualise data
• Strong knowledge of statistics and statistical modelling, including regression modelling
• The ability to lead complex work programmes and deliver high-quality work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication and confidence presenting to multiple audiences
• Sound judgement and an innovative approach to identifying, analysing and resolving problems
• A working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for the education sector
• Knowledge of the New Zealand public sector and experience working with Ministers
• Curiosity, integrity, adaptability, self-motivation and a commitment to ongoing learning.

Ko mātou | About Us

At ERO you'll find:

• Meaningful work that contributes to better outcomes for children and young people
• The opportunity to shape how data and evidence inform decisions across a national organisation
• A collaborative team that values curiosity, creativity, quality and continuous learning
• Work with ERO leaders, education agencies, institutions and research communities
• The opportunity to coach others and build data capability across ERO
• Flexible ways of working and a focus on wellbeing.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.