Senior Policy Analyst – System Reform & Equity

Frog recruitment - Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Wellington is seeking an experienced policy professional for a strategic role focused on equity and inclusion across public programmes. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in policy development and system design, mentor team members, and engage with diverse communities. This role offers benefits such as extra leave purchase options and inclusion in employee networks.

Benefits

Extra leave purchase options

Inclusive employee networks

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experienced policy professional with a background in financial markets or public funding schemes.
• Ready to mentor others and contribute to a collaborative team.
• Proven experience in policy analysis and options development.

Responsibilities

• Lead work on funding system design, including grants and loans.
• Contribute to broader reform agendas supporting fair access for diverse communities.
• Work collaboratively across agencies to improve outcomes for underserved groups.

Skills

Strong policy development and system design experience

Understanding of grants, loans, or financial instruments

Collaborative, people-focused

Critical thinking; strategic analysis

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

This is a strategic policy role focused on improving equity and inclusion across public programmes. You’ll lead work on funding system design, including grants and loans, and contribute to a broader reform agenda that supports fair access and participation for diverse communities. The role suits someone who enjoys coaching, working through others, and is ready to grow into leadership.

Ko wai mātou | The Organisation

This central government agency is delivering a high-profile programme of change. The team is collaborative, values-driven, and works across multiple agencies to improve outcomes for underserved groups. Current projects include wellbeing initiatives, dispute resolution frameworks, and market settings for public services.

Mōu | About you

You’re an experienced policy professional with a background in financial markets, public funding schemes, or system-level reform—perhaps from IRD or Treasury. You’re ready to mentor others and contribute to a team that values smart working, personal development, and inclusive thinking.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Strong policy development and system design experience, including proven experience in Big P policy analysis and options development, providing policy advice to Ministers
• Understanding of grants, loans, or financial instruments
• Collaborative, people-focused, and ready to lead from within
• Critical thinking; strategic analysis
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment

Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou | Benefits

• Extra leave purchase options
• Inclusive employee networks and wellbeing initiatives

Me pēwhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Apply now and afterwards text 2186 to connect with Caroline Prior at Frog Recruitment for a confidential chat.

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