Principal Analyst, Forecasting & Modelling
Core
Lead the design of policy costings to support budget processes, funding allocations, and long-term system planning for the New Zealand education system.
Role type
Principal Analyst (Policy Costing & Modelling)
Builds
High-quality policy costings and expenditure forecasts for early learning, schooling, and education workforce.
Domain
Public Sector / Education Policy / Economics
Required skills
Financial or statistical modelling, complex analytical work, policy cost design, evidence-informed decision-making, cross-agency engagement, senior leader communication
Preferred skills
Tertiary qualification in economics, statistics, finance, policy, or evaluation, experience engaging with Ministers or senior leaders
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop analytical approaches to model costs and impacts of high-profile policy options, contribute to evidence-informed decision-making, provide trusted advice to senior leaders and Ministers, manage complex and analytical work
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
