Policy Analyst

Ministry of Health New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks annual leave

Wellness allowance after 12 months

Job summary

Ministry of Health New Zealand in Wellington seeks a policy professional to shape the health workforce strategy. You’ll contribute to policy that supports a sustainable, accessible health system for all New Zealanders.

Based in Wellington, you’ll develop evidence-informed advice for Ministers, analyse data, and collaborate across the Ministry and with sector stakeholders to deliver strategic workforce priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience developing policy advice or understanding of social policy/public sector issues.
• A tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess complex information and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor advice for different audiences.
• Proven ability to manage priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Strong relationship management skills and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy advice, briefings, and guidance on health workforce issues.
• Analyse data, evidence, and emerging trends to inform policy development and decision-making.
• Prepare responses to ministerials, Official Information Act requests, and meeting-related advice.
• Collaborate across the Ministry and with sector stakeholders to support delivery of strategic workforce priorities.

Skills

Policy development

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

• Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
• 4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
• Midpoint of $88,165 dependent on experience

What you’ll do - Ko tōu ake mahi

Help shape the future of New Zealand’s health workforce. As part of the Strategy and Policy Group, you'll contribute to policy that supports a sustainable, accessible, and responsive health system for all New Zealanders.

You’ll develop evidence-informed advice for Ministers that seeks to manage health workforce challenges to ensure New Zealand has the workforce to meet the needs of the health system. This includes driving improvement in education, training, immigration, employment and planning settings for the health workforce. Based in Wellington, this is an opportunity to work on complex and high-impact issues that matter.

• Develop policy advice, briefings, and guidance on health workforce issues.
• Analyse data, evidence, and emerging trends to inform policy development and decision-making.
• Prepare responses to ministerials, Official Information Act requests, and meeting-related advice.
• Collaborate across the Ministry and with sector stakeholders to support the delivery of strategic workforce priorities.

What you’ll bring - Ko ngā pūkenga ōu

• Experience developing policy advice, or an understanding of social policy and public sector issues.
• A tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex information and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor advice for different audiences.
• Proven ability to manage priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Strong relationship management skills and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.

About The Ministry

As the Government's lead advisor on health, we help shape the future of New Zealand's health system through policy, regulation and monitoring. Join a team that makes a real difference to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders while working in a supportive, inclusive environment that values wellbeing, growth and development.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to an accessible and respectful recruitment process.