Statistical Analyst for Education Data — Fixed-Term

NZ Qualifications Authority; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NZQA in Wellington seeks a Statistical Analyst for a fixed-term role from October 2026 to end of June 2027. You will work with data and statistics to support NZQA in administering the NCEA qualification and NZ Scholarship examinations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with R, Excel, and interpreting data for diverse audiences, with a strong eye for detail and an awareness of the Treaty of Waitangi. You will join a supportive team of Data Analysts and Statistical Analysts.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of parametric and non-parametric statistics.
• Experience using R for data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency with Excel and data interpretation for varied audiences.
• Attention to data quality and documentation.
• Ability to understand and implement Treaty of Waitangi considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide data, analyses and statistics to support NZQA in administering the NCEA qualification and NZ Scholarship examinations.
• Prepare and present reports for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with Data Analysts and Statistical Analysts in a team environment.

Skills

Parametric/non-parametric statistics

R

Excel

Data interpretation

Quality and details

Treaty of Waitangi awareness

NZQA/education data knowledge

SQL (advantage)

BI tools awareness

Tools

R

Excel

SQL

Crystal Reports/Business Objects/PowerBI

Job description

NZQA in Wellington seeks a Statistical Analyst for a fixed-term role from October 2026 to end of June 2027. You will work with data and statistics to support NZQA in administering the NCEA qualification and NZ Scholarship examinations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with R, Excel, and interpreting data for diverse audiences, with a strong eye for detail and an awareness of the Treaty of Waitangi. You will join a supportive team of Data Analysts and Statistical Analysts.