Senior Analyst, Social Policy

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Te Puni Kōkiri Full time
Te Whanganui-a-Tara Based

  • Secondment or Fixed Term Opportunity (until midAugust 2023)

Are you a Senior Policy Analyst looking to further develop your skills and experience and take that next step?


We have a great, short term development opportunity in Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development) for an experienced Senior Analyst to join our Social Policy team in the Well-Being directorate in the Policy Puni.


Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity


Senior Analysts are responsible for leading, influencing and providing high quality analysis, research and advice that contributes to 'Thriving Whānau'.


Senior Policy Analysts will work collaboratively across the Policy Partnerships Puni and undertake a strong leadership and mentoring role that will bring focus, consistency and quality to our policy, evaluation and research functions.

Senior Policy Analysts will have four main focus areas:

  • To lead, influence and/or produce the development of innovative, cutting edge policy.
  • To assist to develop a solid foundation of highquality policy advice and practice.
  • To work collaboratively with their intellectual peers in Te Puni Kōkiri and with other government departments in developing policy that will contribute to Thriving Whanau; and
  • To represent Te Puni Kōkiri's policy position to a wide range of audiences.

Ko wai koe | About you
If you possess the following, then we want to hear from you:

  • A post graduate degree in a related field or demonstrable experience in the public sector.
  • The ability to build, maintain and enhance strategic relationships within Te Puni Kokiri, Government departments Māori and other groups.
  • Have a high level of understanding and direct experience of government processes, systems and tools.
  • Proven ability to represent their organisation and are recognised for their expertise by other Government agencies or external stakeholders.
  • Have highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and persuade key stakeholders.
  • Can mentor people within the organisation and sector and/or can lead the development of policy capability.
  • Have highly developed communication skills both oral and written which enable the person involved to deal effectively with the key stakeholder relationships and explain complex issues clearly to a range of audiences, including nontechnical experts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to operate with a diverse and flexible team of staff.
  • Proven ability to lead crossgovernment policy development and/or implementation programmes within area and level of expertise.
  • Lead people in the completion of project work, working in a collaborative way with each team members line manager.
  • Highly respected across government and demonstrates leadership in their field.

Ngā uara ka whiwhi koe ki Te Puni Kōkiri | Working at Te Puni Kōkiri
We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative. We invest in our people - you'll be encouraged to develop and contribute to your fullest potential. We believe strongly in work/life balance and understand that your Whānau is just as important as you. And we're committed to your wellbeing and learning and development.


If you are looking for a challenge and a positive work environment with a fantastic organisation, then this is the role for you.


  • Applications close Wednesday 15 February 2023 at 11:55pm_

Job Details:

  • Reference #
9083- Posted on
01 Feb 2023- Closes on

15 Feb :55- Location(s)

Wellington- Expertise
Advisor, Analyst, Contracts, Government, Policy- Job level(s)
Senior Advisor, Senior Analyst- Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time

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