Strategic Researcher

7 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role Full time
About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as an Evaluation Specialist Senior. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping our understanding of education outcomes and informing strategies for improvement.

As a key member of our team, you will design, undertake, and coordinate complex research and evaluation activities across the Ministry to support our understanding of what works best for students in schools and kura.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement complex research and evaluation projects to address key questions and issues
  • Build evaluation capability across the Ministry through training, coaching, and mentoring
  • Promote the effective use of evidence to inform decision-making
  • Develop and implement evaluation plans to assess program effectiveness
Requirements
  • Senior level experience in evaluation and research methodologies, including survey design and analysis, qualitative data collection and analysis
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including negotiation and facilitation skills
  • Affinity for working collaboratively with internal customers and other stakeholders
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant professional research and evaluation codes and standards


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