Analyst

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

Join our Evidence, Synthesis and Reporting team in Wellington, and help shape the story behind New Zealand’s education data. As an Analyst, you will support the Ministry of Education with data analysis and reporting to ensure that our public facing statistics are high quality and are presented in a way which is clear and understandable to a wide range of people.

You will turn complex information into clear, meaningful insights that inform decisions and improve outcomes for learners. You’ll work with large datasets, apply robust statistical analysis, and produce high-quality reports. Your work will support public releases of education statistics and contribute to investment decisions that make a real difference for ākonga and whānau across New Zealand.

This work:

• Details the story of educational achievement and performance
• Is produced for key decision makers and public audiences, and
• Ultimately improves student wellbeing and outcomes.

Salary range: $74,815 - $90,347 per annum + 3% 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

The Analysts in our team have good analytical skills and the ability to write about data for a general audience. Along with being able to work independently, our Analysts build effective collaborative relationships both within the team and with subject matter experts across the Ministry.

As an Analyst in our team, you will offer the ability to:

• Communicate to a range of audiences, with skills in translating complex data into plain language for a broad range of stakeholders
• Provide excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Manipulate, summarise and analyse large quantitative datasets using Excel, and database products and programming languages such as SQL, SAS or R
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Pae Aronui is a group within Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education established to help drive a focus on equity by connecting across the Ministry and providing expert support and services to Te Mahau’s regional teams.

The Evidence, Synthesis and Reporting team are responsible for the regular release of education sector statistics, particularly for early learning, schooling and the transition to tertiary. This includes the public release of data tables and written reports.

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 Rory Sudfelt, Acting Manager (Evidence, Synthesis and Reporting) at Rory.Sudfelt@education.govt.nz.

Applications close Midnight – Thursday 29 January 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.