Senior Health Policy Lead: Access, Equity & Innovation

Ministry Of Health; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Job summary

Ministry of Health, Wellington-based, seeks a Principal Policy Analyst to lead complex policy work shaping how New Zealanders access health services and medicines. You will provide trusted advice to Ministers, work across agencies, and mentor junior analysts while upholding equity and Treaty obligations.

Based in Wellington, you will drive strategic policy agendas, deliver evidence-informed decisions, and build relationships with Health NZ, Pharmac and other partners to improve access, system

Qualifications

• Extensive policy development experience.
• Ability to assess complex information and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for ministers and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex policy projects and significant cross-agency programmes of work.
• Deliver clear, evidence-informed and politically aware advice to Ministers and senior decision-makers.
• Build trusted relationships and influence decisions across government, the health sector and external groups.
• Strengthen the quality of the team’s work through peer review, coaching and mentoring.
• Champion analytical excellence, equity and the Treaty of Waitangi obligations.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Ministry of Health, Wellington-based, seeks a Principal Policy Analyst to lead complex policy work shaping how New Zealanders access health services and medicines. You will provide trusted advice to Ministers, work across agencies, and mentor junior analysts while upholding equity and Treaty obligations.

Based in Wellington, you will drive strategic policy agendas, deliver evidence-informed decisions, and build relationships with Health NZ, Pharmac and other partners to improve access, system