Job Description

• Join the Tertiary Education Commission.
• Exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate financial Analyst to join our busy team.
• Salary range: $86,769 up to $102,081.
• Flexible Working supported.
• Wellington based role/CBD location

If you're looking for your “why”, then come and join us at TEC. We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training and as a result we invest $3 billion a year in tertiary education and training and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74.

MCO is at the coal face of the tertiary education sector and leads the TEC's financial monitoring of funded entities, supports strong TEI governance to ensure public confidence and minimise risk. We also review sector trends, share insights, and help drive improved performance and compliance across the sector.

We're looking for an Analyst/Kaitātari to join our high-performing team, reporting to the Team Manager, Risk & Crown Ownership. In this in-demand role, you'll help support a large programme of work and be responsible for reviewing financial and non-financial information to undertake financial viability assessment of the Private Training Establishments, that we fund.

What will you be doing? / He angitūtanga

• Undertake financial monitoring using established processes and tools, identify and mitigate risks for long-term sustainability.
• Engage with Private Training Establishments on the outcomes of the financial viability assessment.
• Monitor and assist (where appropriate) agreed improvement actions.
• Provide critical thinking around how the TEC can continually improve and strengthen its monitoring activities, considering emerging issues.
• Assist the Team Manager, Risk & Crown Ownership with the preparation of Board briefing papers, and where necessary OIAs and parliamentary questions.
• Contribute to and lead, continual improvements to the financial monitoring frameworks, processes and methods of reporting that support financial assessment and the work undertaken by MCO.

What we are looking for /He kōrero mōu

• A strong business acumen, ability to work with complex financial information.
• A demonstrated experience in undertaking financial viability analysis.
• An understanding of financial monitoring frameworks and investigation principles and their application in a regulatory setting.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and integrate information with an inquisitive mindset.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of central government processes, and policies.
• Knowledge of the tertiary education sector (preferred).

What's in it for you? / Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou?

• Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
• A range of benefits including, hybrid working, 
• Recognition of previous service in the public sector,
• A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set,
• A focus on your development.

How to Apply/ Me pēhea te tuku tono

To view the job description and/or apply for the role, please click Apply for This Job or visit the TEC Careers Portal.

The closing date for this role is 17 October 2025. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact hr@tec.govt.nz.

Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.