Policy Analyst – Health Workforce & Equity

Ministry of Health; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks annual leave

Flexible working options

Job summary

Ministry of Health in Wellington is seeking a Policy Analyst to contribute to workforce policy work supporting decisions across the health system and government. You’ll develop evidence-informed advice within a cross-agency, purpose-driven environment, collaborating with health experts and stakeholders.

The role focuses on high-quality policy development, equity considerations, and timely advice aligned with the Royal Commission response.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in health or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing policy advice or strong understanding of social policy issues and the wider policy environment.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Sound critical thinking and judgement with ability to analyse issues and develop practical options.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills with ability to build stakeholder partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality policy and regulatory advice on the Ministry’s workforce work for the Royal Commission response.
• Support policy projects through analysis, planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Collaborate across the Ministry and health sector to deliver impactful policy initiatives.
• Provide practical policy advice and identify opportunities to improve processes, tools and ways of working.
• Build effective relationships while reflecting equity priorities and Te Tiriti obligations.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory advice

Equity and Te Tiriti obligations

Policy development

Education

Tertiary qualification in health or related field

Job description

Ministry of Health in Wellington is seeking a Policy Analyst to contribute to workforce policy work supporting decisions across the health system and government. You’ll develop evidence-informed advice within a cross-agency, purpose-driven environment, collaborating with health experts and stakeholders.

The role focuses on high-quality policy development, equity considerations, and timely advice aligned with the Royal Commission response.