Director of Education Research

3 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Nz Education Review Office Full time

Join Our Mission

We are a government agency dedicated to promoting a stronger, more equitable education system. Our mission is to inform and facilitate improvement in early learning services, schools, and kura.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Principal Evaluator. In this role, you will work closely with our team of evaluators to design, implement, and analyze survey data across our projects. You will also contribute to the development of new projects and initiatives, and provide expert advice to our stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement surveys to gather data on education outcomes in New Zealand.
  • Analyze survey data to identify trends and patterns, and develop recommendations for improvement.
  • Work with our team to develop new projects and initiatives, and provide expert advice to our stakeholders.

About You

  • We want to hear about your experience in applied social statistics, ideally using the survey method – designing and analyzing surveys, including sampling, weighting, and multivariate statistical techniques.
  • You will bring project leadership experience, exceptional writing skills, and a collaborative approach to your work.
  • You will be comfortable with ambiguity, driven to succeed, and committed to putting children at the heart of the matter.


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