• Permanent role
• Wellington

Help shape the future of Education

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga

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

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.

We help shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary. We do this by building relationships and understanding the needs of those who receive our services.

We are making significant changes to how we deliver our mahi by

• Taking practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi. 
• Giving priority to regional and local voice. 
• Delivering greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
• Improving feedback loops and information flows. 

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people across 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 every child, young person and adult student in our education system. 

About our group and team

Te Pae Aronui is the Ministry's operational and integration group. We work closely with our Ministry, sector and government agency colleagues to ensure early childhood services, schools, kura and communities have the support they need to achieve the best education outcomes for all children and young people.

The Education Network team is responsible for making sure the school network is in the best shape and equipped to offer the best quality of education for every New Zealander. Our national and regional staff keep an eye on where the network needs to move and adapt to meet the growing needs of ākonga/learners and their whanau.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

The Manager Network Insights and Evidence is a newly established position within the Education Network team where you will have the opportunity to develop, implement and led the data and evidence strategy for the network. This will include designing an effective work programme nationwide that delivers on the priorities of the organisation whilst managing a small team of analysts.

Please note there is further information in the attached Job Description. 

Mōhou ake | About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have worked in a similar position where you have created effective data solutions for complex or unique scenarios. You will need to have significant experience in strategic planning, developing and implementation of new operating models, excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and influence.

You will also offer:

• Ability to identify and manage strategic linkages with internal and external initiatives
• Experience of leading and motivating, coaching and upskilling direct reports
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving ability
• Able to play to the strengths of people not only within the team but across the Ministry using highly advanced influencing skills
• Adapts a holistic approach to problem solving which relates to the ‘bigger picture'
• Proven experience of effectively leading transformational organisational and business change
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and contract management processes
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Understanding of best practice service delivery in the public sector internationally
• Sound understanding of Machinery of Government, public sector delivery structures and systems
• Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications for the work of the Ministry.

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

We need to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to building racial equity and excellence in the education sector.

We will provide flexible working environments where everyone feels relevant, valued and supported. So, if working from home and/or having a flexible start and finish to the day will help with this, we can usually make it happen. We'd love to hear what this might look like for you, so feel free to outline this in your Cover Letter.

In your cover letter we'd like to know:

• about you, your values, your whakapapa
• your interest and motivations for this role
• the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation.

Please note that this role is affected by the COVID-19 Public Health (Vaccinations) Order 2021.  â€‹

The Ministry invites applications from fully vaccinated people or people with a valid medical exemption (under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021). We will require evidence of your vaccination status, or your medical exemption, at the pre-employment stage of our recruitment process.

For further information, please contact Rachael at rachael.molnar@education.govt.nz.

Applications close Midnight - Tuesday 8 March 2022.