The Lead Analyst provides strategic analytical support and advice to a range of Polytechnic staff, managers, and Executives. The Lead Analyst will work closely on analysis of strategic relevance to Open Polytechnic. The Lead Analyst will assist the Manager, Strategic Insights Team in the development, co-ordination, and execution of strategic initiatives. As a senior member within the team, the Lead Analyst will also take on a mentoring and coaching role of Analysts.
The ideal candidate will have: 5+ years of experience in the Vocational Education SectorExperience co-ordinating and leading initiatives from development to implementationAn analytical based degree with a focus on critical thinkingKnowledge of research methodologiesAbility to see beyond data to provide real insights into businessExperience working with complex, ambiguous and risky issues, and applying judgements to those issuesAbility to create practical solutions to complex and ambiguous problemsAlso, the ideal candidate will be competent working with: Microsoft data visualisation & analysis tools (Power BI, Excel, SSMS)SQL Programming languageNga pukenga mo te tunga | What you will bring to the role You will have a passion for impacting the lives of everyday people and seeing them achieve their educational goals and dreams. You will also constantly be striving to be the best you can be, just as our students do and you pride yourself on the quality of your work.
A comprehensive understanding of the Vocational Education SectorExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to read, understand and interpret complex documents, including financial, numerical and business information.Strong critical thinking and analytical abilityNumerically literate and ability to link to policy analysisAbility to build and maintain relationships and networks with diverse range of stakeholders on often complex, conflicting and ambiguous issuesPersonal integrity, sound judgement and an honest and ethical approachCommitment to personal and professional developmentDemonstrates a commitment to equity, equal employment and educational opportunities.Cultural capability skills and commitment to implementation of the Treaty of Waitangi as it applies to the education sector.The Open Polytechnic| Te Pukenga is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider.
We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.
We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.
We offer our people free education (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, flexible working options (including some working from home), a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café.
We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact Dominic Ellery - ****** with any questions about the role. Applications close 11pm Friday 3rd May 2024.
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