Health Policy Analyst — Shape NZ Health Policy

Ministry of Health New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Policy Analyst to shape the future of health through policy development and legislative reform. You’ll contribute to policy that influences government decisions and delivers real benefits for communities, working with experienced policy professionals and sector leaders.

As a Policy Analyst, you’ll research, analyse and develop policy advice, legislation, regulations and guidance materials while supporting planning, delivery, monitoring

Qualifications

• Curious about public policy, government, and how decisions are made.
• Skilled at turning analysis into clear, practical advice.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to deliver to deadlines.
• A confident communicator who can make complex issues easy to understand.
• Great at building positive relationships and working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-profile policy work on key health priorities, including legislative reform, cancer screening, immunisation, and safe drinking water.
• Research, analyse, and develop policy advice, legislation, regulations, and guidance materials.
• Support the planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of policy and project initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver effective, evidence-based policy outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and frameworks that enhance policy development and delivery.

Skills

Policy analysis

Policy advice writing

Stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

Time management

Job description

Ministry of Health New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Policy Analyst to shape the future of health through policy development and legislative reform. You’ll contribute to policy that influences government decisions and delivers real benefits for communities, working with experienced policy professionals and sector leaders.

As a Policy Analyst, you’ll research, analyse and develop policy advice, legislation, regulations and guidance materials while supporting planning, delivery, monitoring