Principal Policy Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance after 12 months

Job summary

The Ministry of Health in Wellington is seeking an experienced policy leader for a permanent, full-time role. You will guide high-impact policy work with senior stakeholders and Ministers to shape New Zealand’s health workforce and health system.

Based in Wellington, you will lead policy projects, mentor team members, and translate evidence into practical advice. A relevant tertiary qualification and strong analytical, communication and relationship-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy projects and significant programmes of work.
• Develop evidence-informed advice for Ministers.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to shape policy.
• Mentor and guide team members to enhance capability.

Skills

Policy development

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Mentoring

Written communication

Education

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

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

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. Our overarching goal is for all New Zealanders to live longer and in better health to have an improved quality of life. As steward, we set the direction across the health system so we and others can make informed decisions and prioritise resources accordingly. We advise the Government on health policy, and regulate and monitor the health system, to ensure all New Zealanders have access to health care for better health outcomes. Our role is to create an environment where all New Zealanders are supported to stay well and where all parts of the health system are supported to operate at their best.