Senior Policy Analyst

Ethnic Communities; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 114,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

Ministry For Ethnic Communities in Wellington is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to strengthen community resilience and social cohesion. You will contribute to developing advice, products and initiatives while engaging with stakeholders and partners across government agencies.

The role requires adaptability, initiative, and a strong focus on delivery in a dynamic environment with sensitive topics. Fixed-term contract until mid-2027, applications close 24 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with stakeholders and partners to deliver programmes and engagement activities, including sensitive topics and diverse perspectives.
• A team-first mindset with willingness to pitch in and support colleagues.
• Strong analytical, communication and relationship management skills to deliver results.
• Proven ability to turn your hand to a wide range of work with sound judgement and initiative.
• Adaptability, resilience and sound judgement to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of advice, products, initiatives and activities that strengthen community resilience and social cohesion.
• Build strong working relationships with team members to drive progress and shared outcomes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, government agencies and partners to support programme objectives.
• Contribute to concurrent priorities and adapt to changing needs to support delivery across the programme.
• Apply sound judgement to complex and sensitive issues.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Relationship management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

# Security and Resilience - Senior Policy Analyst at Ministry For Ethnic Communities, Wellington - Wairarapa## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role# **Senior Policy Analyst****Type of role:** Fixed term (ends 30 June 2027)**Location:** Wellington**Applications close:** Midday 24 November 2026**Help strengthen community resilience and social cohesion in New Zealand.** We're looking for a skilled and adaptable Senior Policy Analyst to join our Security and Resilience Team.In this role, you will contribute across a broad range of priorities, including developing advice and products, supporting initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and responding to emerging pieces of work as they arise. No two days will be the same.We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced delivery environment, enjoys variety, and is willing to apply their skills wherever they can have the greatest impact. Success in this role will require adaptability, initiative, and a strong focus on delivery and outcomes.You will be comfortable working in areas that can involve sensitive topics and will bring sound judgement, initiative and a strong commitment to achieving results.If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy building relationships, and are motivated by work that makes a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you.**As part of this role, you will:*** Contribute to the development and delivery of advice, products, initiatives and activities that strengthen community resilience and social cohesion.* Build strong working relationships and collaborate with team members to drive progress and achieve shared outcomes.* Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, government agencies and partners to support delivery of programme objectives.* Contribute to a range of concurrent priorities and initiatives, adapting to changing needs and supporting delivery wherever required across the programme.* Apply sound judgement to complex and sensitive issues.**We are looking for someone who has:*** Experience working with stakeholders and partners to deliver programmes, initiatives and engagement activities, including in areas involving sensitive topics, diverse perspectives and complex issues.* A team-first mindset, with a willingness to pitch in, support colleagues and contribute wherever needed to achieve shared outcomes.* Strong analytical, communication and relationship management skills to deliver results.* Proven ability to turn your hand to a wide range of work, applying sound judgement, adaptability and initiative to support delivery across evolving priorities.* Adaptability, resilience and sound judgement, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly and no two days are the same.**Application process**Applications close at midday on 24 November 2026.To apply, please submit:* a current CV; and* a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the position requirements.We will be reviewing applications as they come in, so please get your application in as soon as possible.We encourage inclusion and diversity at the Ministry for Ethnic Communities and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We want everyone to be able to participate fully in our recruitment process. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know. You can contact us at **[e-mail]** to discuss any accessibility requirements.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Ministry For Ethnic Communities || Location: | Wellington - Wairarapa || Position type: | Fixed Term Contract || Category: | Policy & analysis || Date listed: | 10-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | $114,039 - $141,915 || Closing date: | 24-Nov-2026 || Reference: | NZ/1956853 || Attachment: | November 2026 PD\\_Security and Resilience - Senior Policy Analyst.pdf (PDF, 328KB)Job Specification || File links: | || Website: | https://www.ethniccommunities.govt.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.