Senior Policy Analyst, Security & Resilience (Wellington)

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

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.