Principal Policy Analyst

Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora; Wellington; On-site; NZD 133,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance after 12 months

Job summary

Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora in Wellington is seeking a senior policy leader to shape New Zealand’s health workforce strategy. This permanent, full-time role sits in the Workforce Policy and Strategy team within the Strategy and Policy Group, and focuses on evidence-informed policy advice for Ministers to ensure a sustainable, accessible health system.

The role involves leading strategic policy projects, engaging senior stakeholders including Ministers, and mentoring the team to lift

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Extensive experience developing policy and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor advice for different audiences.
• Strong relationship management skills and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.
• Experience leading others in policy projects and experience coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy projects and significant programmes of work.
• Work with the Manager to shape and deliver the strategic policy agenda.
• Influence workforce issues through engagement with senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop team capability in policy work.

Skills

Policy development

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

• Wellington based | Permanent | Full-time
• Wellness allowance after 12 months
• Lead high-impact policy work with senior stakeholders and Ministers
• Midpoint of $156,054 dependent on experience

What you’ll do - Ko tōu ake mahi

Help shape the future of New Zealand’s health workforce. The Workforce Policy and Strategy team is part of the Strategy and Policy Group, and leads the development of policy advice that supports a sustainable, accessible, and responsive health system for all New Zealanders.

You’ll be responsible for leading the development evidence-informed advice for Ministers that seeks to manage health workforce challenges so that New Zealand has the workforce to meet the needs of the health system today and in the future. Our work programme 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.

• Work with the Manager to shape and deliver the strategic policy agenda
• Lead policy projects and significant programmes of work
• Influence workforce issues through effective engagement and communication with senior stakeholders
• Enhance the overall capability of the team through guiding and mentoring'

What you’ll bring - Ko ngā pūkenga ōu

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Extensive experience developing policy and 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.
• Strong relationship management skills and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.
• Experience leading others in policy projects and experience coaching and mentoring.

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.