Principal Advisor

**Principal Advisor**
- Fixed term, full-time role
- Wellington-based
- Shape, lead and contribute to mahi that is a priority for our Minister and senior leaders and will make a difference for ākonga

**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 shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.

**We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose.**

So that we:

- Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Give priority to regional and local voice.
- Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
- Improve feedback loops and information flows.

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 ākonga in our education system.

**Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role**

We are looking for a Principal Analyst to join the team leading a review of school staffing settings for 12 months. This is an exciting, high-profile work programme aimed at fundamentally revisiting how we staff schools across Aotearoa New Zealand and has the potential to bring significant change for learners and communities.

The role will primarily be focussed on supporting the work of a Ministerial Advisory Group made up of education sector experts who have recently been appointed to lead the review of school staffing settings. A dedicated team is being put in place to work closely with the Group as they refine their work programme, provide ongoing analysis and advice as they form their recommendations, and work with internal Ministry stakeholders as the work progresses.

The Principal Analyst role will be the lead and main contact point into the review for Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce. Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce develop the education workforce strategy, including a focus on specialist services, employment relations, pay equity, education payroll, education workforce supply and leadership and scholarship functions. The Principal Analyst will work closely with teams across the group and lead on the thinking, analysis and advice to shape a workforce with appropriate skills and qualifications to support ākonga in schools.

The team leading the review sit within Te Pou Kaupapahere | Policy so this will involve matrix-style work arrangements. The Principal Analyst may also support other priority work items within Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce, as needs arise.
- Please note there is further information in the attached Job Description_._

We also offer:

- Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
- The ability to purchase extra days leave
- A range of employee network groups
- An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
- Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
- Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing

**Mōhou ake | About you**

We're looking for experienced professionals that are happy working in across policy and operational spaces. We are interested in hearing about any form of experience, in analysis and developing data insights or otherwise, you have that would benefit our mahi.

To be successful in the role, you need to be curious and a critical thinker and problem solver. You'll be a great communicator and work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders, developing relationships at all levels. You will be comfortable with matrix-style working.

You will also offer:

- excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, assess and synthesise complex information
- strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise policy documents, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders
- strong relationship management skills, with an ability to quickly establish new relationships and work well with others, from more junior analysts to senior leaders
- an ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced environment, with high attention to accuracy and detail

**Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team**

Te Pou Kaupapahere is the Ministry's policy group with a whole-of-system focus covering early learning, compulsory schooling, and tertiary. This includes Māori