Principal Evaluator

Ministry of Education

Wellington, New Zealand
Base: $118,371 - $143,760 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Evaluation and research methodologies
Survey design and analysis
Qualitative and quantitative data collection
Help shape the future of Education by providing leadership and guidance in evaluation design and coordination

Job Summary

  • Help shape the future of Education by providing leadership and guidance in evaluation design and coordination.
  • Promote the effective use of evidence to inform decision-making against the Education Priorities and enable learners to succeed.
  • The Evaluation and Research Team serves a strategic and governance function to guide best practice in evaluative thinking and evidence gathering.

Matching Summary

Help shape the future of Education by providing leadership and guidance in evaluation design and coordination.

Salary

Base: $118,371 - $143,760 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: KiwiSaver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • evaluation and research methodologies
  • survey design and analysis
  • qualitative and quantitative data collection
  • Social Investment and Value for Money evaluation
  • professional evaluation and research codes
  • Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct

Nice-to-have

  • kaupapa Māori and Pacific Island contexts
  • negotiation and facilitation skills
  • diverse perspectives
  • flexible work arrangements

Key Requirements

  • Fixed-term contract or Government inter-agency secondment
  • Experience in evaluation and research methodologies
  • Knowledge of ethical issues in releasing sensitive information

Work Rights

Not specified

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