Senior Policy Analyst, Public Health Strategy & Impact

Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora; Wellington; On-site; NZD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora in Wellington invites a Senior Policy Analyst to lead and influence high-impact public health policy work, including legislative reform and regulatory matters. You will shape policy options, brief the Minister, and deliver under tight timelines with a focus on accuracy and impact.

In this role you will mentor colleagues, apply the full policy process from problem definition through evaluation, and collaborate across agencies to deliver sound advice that

Qualifications

• Public policy knowledge and government process understanding.
• Excellent written/verbal communication; adapt to audiences.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex information.
• Experience influencing diverse stakeholders across partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality policy advice, papers, legislation, and briefs.
• Apply the full policy process—from problem definition and option analysis through to implementation and evaluation.
• Provide leadership on projects and contribute to planning and delivery.
• Review and strengthen work through peer review, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Mentor and support colleagues, helping build policy capability and ensuring statutory obligations are met.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification in public policy

Job description

Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora in Wellington invites a Senior Policy Analyst to lead and influence high-impact public health policy work, including legislative reform and regulatory matters. You will shape policy options, brief the Minister, and deliver under tight timelines with a focus on accuracy and impact.

In this role you will mentor colleagues, apply the full policy process from problem definition through evaluation, and collaborate across agencies to deliver sound advice that