Policy Analyst

Ministry of Social Development NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Whaikaha, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development NZ, invites applications for a policy-focused role in Wellington on a fixed-term basis through 30 June 2027. Join our policy team to implement the New Zealand Disability Strategy, with a housing policy focus and opportunities to influence education, employment, health, and justice while strengthening disability perspectives across government.

Experience in policy work, collaboration with agencies, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o

Qualifications

• Experience in policy or related work and familiarity with government processes.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and communicate clearly in accessible ways.
• Commitment to understanding the diverse lived experiences of disabled people and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the New Zealand Disability Strategy and improve outcomes for disabled people.
• Focus on housing policy, with opportunities to contribute to education, employment, health, justice, and other areas.
• Collaborate with agencies to strengthen disability perspectives in policy development.

Skills

Policy experience

Government processes

Analytical thinking

Accessible communication

Relationship building

Collaborative approach

Job description

Help shape an inclusive Aotearoa where disabled people thrive.

Join our policy team and work across government to ensure policies reflect the voices and aspirations of disabled people.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This exciting fixed term opportunity through to 30 June 2027 will:

• Support the implementation of the New Zealand Disability Strategy and improve outcomes for disabled people.
• Focus on housing policy, with opportunities to contribute to education, employment, health, justice, and other areas.
• Collaborate with agencies to strengthen disability perspectives in policy development.

Mōu | About You:

You bring:

• Experience in policy or related work and familiarity with government processes.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and communicate clearly in accessible ways.
• Commitment to understanding the diverse lived experiences of disabled people and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach.

Experience in health policy is an advantage but not essential.

We encourage applications from disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori, and those with lived experience. If you’re passionate about inclusion and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,163.00 - $95,829.00

Mō mātou | About us:

At Whaikaha, we work with government, businesses, and communities to create real change for Deaf and disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori.

We value wellbeing and provide a supportive, inclusive environment.

Ka Kati Ngā Tono hei te | Applications Close: Thursday, 10 September 2026