Health Policy Analyst: Shape NZ’s Future

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

Job summary

Ministry of Health New Zealand is seeking a Policy Analyst to help shape the future of health in New Zealand. You’ll contribute to policy influencing government decisions and delivering tangible benefits for communities, working alongside experienced policy professionals.

You’ll research, analyse, and develop policy advice, legislation, regulations, and guidance materials, supporting from legislative reform to public health initiatives.

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

Public policy curiosity

Clear advisory writing

Deadline‑oriented

Collaborative skills

Effective communicator

Job description

Ministry of Health New Zealand is seeking a Policy Analyst to help shape the future of health in New Zealand. You’ll contribute to policy influencing government decisions and delivering tangible benefits for communities, working alongside experienced policy professionals.

You’ll research, analyse, and develop policy advice, legislation, regulations, and guidance materials, supporting from legislative reform to public health initiatives.