Senior Policy Lead - Health Workforce Strategy

Ministry of Health; Wellington; On-site; NZD 133,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance after 12 months

Job summary

Ministry of Health in Wellington seeks a policy leader to shape New Zealand's health workforce. You will lead development of evidence-informed advice for Ministers and oversee major policy projects within the Workforce Policy and Strategy team.

Based in Wellington, this permanent, full-time role focuses on driving policy across education, immigration, employment and planning settings to ensure a sustainable health system.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing policy and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor advice for different audiences.
• Strong relationship management skills and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.
• Experience leading policy projects and experience coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Manager to shape and deliver the strategic policy agenda
• Lead policy projects and significant programmes of work
• Influence workforce issues through effective engagement and communication with senior stakeholders
• Enhance the overall capability of the team through guiding and mentoring

Skills

Policy development

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Ministry of Health in Wellington seeks a policy leader to shape New Zealand's health workforce. You will lead development of evidence-informed advice for Ministers and oversee major policy projects within the Workforce Policy and Strategy team.

Based in Wellington, this permanent, full-time role focuses on driving policy across education, immigration, employment and planning settings to ensure a sustainable health system.