Senior Operational Policy Analyst

1 week ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Climate Policy Radar Full time

The New Zealand Government is seeking a Senior Operational Policy Analyst to join the Systems, Strategy and Initiatives Branch. In this role, you will work within the Digital Public Service Te Kōtui Whitiwhiti, specifically in the newly established Trust Framework Authority (TFA). The TFA aims to put ownership and control of digital identity information in individuals' hands, enabling easy sharing of identity information and reducing privacy and security breaches. As a Senior Operational Policy Analyst, you will play a crucial role in the interpretation of policy and legislation, ensuring the delivery of quality regulatory products. Your work will contribute to shaping the digital landscape for both public and private sector organizations.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

  • Provide thought leadership and trusted advice on regime/system opportunities, risks, and trade-offs to the Establishment Director and TFA team.
  • Inject knowledge of operational issues and perspectives to influence the development of regime and system policy, legislation, and budget bids.
  • Lead the design and delivery of smart and progressive regulatory products and tools in collaboration with others.

This role comes with the following benefits:

  • Opportunity to contribute to a fast-emerging area of international interest.
  • Thought leadership role at the interface of policy, legislation, and operations.
  • Flexible working model with a mix of office and remote work.
  • Joining a ground-breaking team that influences the digital landscape.
  • Chance to support effective strategies for Māori responsiveness.

This role requires you to have:

  • Experience in operational policy and regulation.
  • High quality written and oral communication skills.
  • Understanding of operationalizing legislative and regulatory changes.
  • Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement ability.
  • Delivery focus.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to contribute to effective strategies for Māori responsiveness.

For more information about the role and to review the full job description, please contact Jane Dimen at


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