Statistical Analyst

Job title: Statistical Analyst

Company: NZQA


Job description: About this roleStatistical Analyst – PermanentWhakatairangatia ngā kete o te mātauranga ki te ao mārama! E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo – nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa.May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.About the roleAre you passionate about working with data and generating insights? Do you have an interest in the education sector? We are seeking a Statistical Analyst to fill a vacated position in our Psychometrics, Reporting, and Statistics team. This team is part of the wider Data, Evaluation and System Performance team in NZQA’s Assessment Division based in Wellington. Our team provides data, analyses and statistics to support NZQA in administering the NCEA qualification and NZ Scholarship examinations.Skills and experienceThe ideal candidate will have:

• An understanding of parametric and non-parametric statistical analysis techniques.
• Experience working with R.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel required).
• Experience in interpretation and analysis of data for a variety of audiences.
• Developed organisation and prioritising skills.
• Good knowledge of core business practices of a reporting or data analysis team.
• Experience with working with users to understand their requirements.
• Details focused with high standards of quality.
• Good oral and written communication skills, the ability to explain data and analyses using language appropriate to the audience and the ability to communicate in a cross-cultural context.
• An understanding of and sensitivity to the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications and the ability to demonstrate this in their work – with particular emphasis on achieving successful outcomes for Māori.

The following skills and experience are not required but may be an advantage:

• An understanding of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework and its impact on the secondary or tertiary training/education sectors
• Experience in SQL (or similar) query writing.
• Experience in use of database query and report writing tools with exposure to relevant tools.
• Exposure to Business Intelligence toolsets and methodologies (Crystal Reports / Business Objects / PowerBI preferred).

You will be working in a team of seven including Data Analysts and will be working closely with an experienced Principal Statistician.If you are looking to work in a supportive team environment, with opportunities to learn and grow your knowledge and skills, this might be the role for you.About usis a te reo Māori learning organisation and is committed to equity and lifelong learning. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds that will enrich our understanding of the education system. We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace. NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment to Māori and Pacific staff and has active Māori and Pacific staff networks which contribute to NZQA’s strategic action plans – and .What we can offer:

• A supportive team / whanau environment
• A role with lots of variety
• Development and career progression opportunities
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Apply Now!For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA’s and . If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click ‘apply now’ to access these links.If you would like to discuss further, please call Catherine Edser on 04 463 3370.Applications close at 5.00 pm on Monday 31 March 2025.

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Location: Wellington

Job date: Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:55:06 GMT

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