Senior Analyst, Fund Management

Senior Analyst, Fund Management – Ministry of Education New Zealand

Overview

The role plays a critical part in ensuring education investments deliver maximum impact by designing and implementing a robust fund management framework, monitoring performance, and providing strategic advice based on data and insights. The position is based in Wellington (or Napier) and is a permanent, full‑time role that offers flexibility around location.

Salary range : $100,296 – $121,490 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary that reflects individual skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a robust fund management framework for education investments.
• Monitor performance and provide strategic advice based on data and insights.
• Balance financial integrity with social outcomes, influencing decisions and driving results.

About you

About our group and team

The Contracts and Fund Management Team ensures that education investments deliver real impact for ākonga and their whānau. We manage complex funding arrangements and monitor performance to tell the full story of how resources create outcomes. This team tackles challenging work—balancing financial integrity with social impact—while collaborating across the Ministry to drive transparency and accountability.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Education Administration Programs

How to apply

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply’ button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, and any other details you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

Applications close Midnight – Thursday 27 November 2025.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

For further information, please contact Richard Neal, Manager, Contracts and Fund Management, at .

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