Help shape the future of Education

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

The Manager, Evidence, Synthesis and Reporting leads a team of statistical analysts to analyse, write and compile statistical reports and data about early learning and schools. This material is released on the Education Counts website to be used by the public, media, Ministry staff, government and others.

You will be part of a high-performing team who supports Ministry action plans and strategies with summary statistical data and explanatory text. The team provide data in the appropriate form for use in international comparisons, particularly the OECD Education at a Glance annual publication.

Salary range: $121,139 - $181,709 per annum plus KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful in this role you will have the following experience:

• 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 relationships both within the team and with subject matter experts across the Ministry.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake 

Te Pou Kōrero | Digital and Data enables the Ministry, and the Education sector to improve the use of data for needs-based decision making, uplift digital capabilities and processes and use emerging technologies purposefully and ethically.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Martin Hillier, Manager, Products and Services at martin.hillier@education.govt.nz

Applications close: Midnight, Wednesday 11th November 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.