INFO

SPECIALIST SKILLS

Management

Team leadership

Policy analysis and advice

Project management 

Strategy development

International relations

Diplomacy, negotiation and facilitation

Networking & relationship management

Report writing (including public sector accountability documents)

Inter-sectoral project co-ordination & leadership

Research and evaluation

ICT skills

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Government systems and processes

International education models and mechanisms

Foreign affairs (particularly knowledge of relations with North America)

In depth education sector knowledge base

Knowledge of global trends in education and other systems  

Social policy research   

Leadership of significant and complex inter-sectoral projects

Inter-disciplinary application of the disciplines of economics, education, politics and law

ICT systems and computer applications knowledge

POLICY REFORM

General

Inter-sectoral initiatives to increase co-operation and collaboration in service delivery

Legislative reform/ amendment

Performance enhancement and design of performance-based funding systems

Inter-departmental initiatives to foster a knowledge economy

Prevention and early intervention strategies for young people at risk

Education

Tertiary and Secondary Education reforms including Resourcing and Teacher Supply (over 16 years)

Development of New Zealand and Australian Qualifications Frameworks

Advisor in development of Mutual Recognition arrangements with Australia

Reform of Foundation Learning, Adult and Community education

Transitions between secondary school and post-school education/employment

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