Policy Analysts

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Policy Analysts - Welfare & Oranga Tamariki Team
New Zealand is facing big social policy challenges. Contribute your skills to three core delivery agencies.
Mō mātou | About Us

At Te Tai Ōhanga - The Treasury, we are committed to Tiakitanga to make Aotearoa a better place for people today and in the future.

We safeguard New Zealand's finances and are the Government's trusted economic advisor. Our vision is to lift living standards for New Zealanders.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Roles

We are looking for analysts to work on some of the biggest policy and financial challenges facing Aotearoa - New Zealand in social policy.

The Welfare & Oranga Tamariki sector team supports three key social policy delivery agencies:
Ministry of Social Development; Oranga Tamariki and Whaikaha. We lead on the economic and financial advice on these significant spending areas for the Government.

You will be responsible for engaging with one or more of our social policy agencies including advising on significant policy proposals, fiscal implications and agency performance.

You will also be involved in cross-cutting areas, particularly areas relating to our economic and fiscal strategy.
We have multiple opportunities in our team for Analysts.

Depending on your skillset and experience, you will have the opportunity to lead and support a range of social policy workstreams and work on the biggest fiscal spend areas including workstreams involving financial and data analysis.

Ō pūmanawa | About You
Our ideal team member will bring an interest in social policy, together with:

  • At least 2 years, policy experience preferably in government agency environment
  • Familiarity with financial and data analysis as part of policy development
  • A critical and analytical thinker who is able to ask good questions, think through issues with analytical rigour, and see things from a range of perspectives.
  • An excellent communicator with a track record on writing for a range of audiences
  • Experience in working collaboratively with others to develop agreed solutions and ability to influence.
  • Comfortable working at pace and used to dealing with ambiguity.
Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

  • The opportunity to influence policy at the highest levels
  • An energetic and collaborative work environment in a highperforming team where you will interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
  • A commitment to providing work and training opportunities that support your development and career aspirations
  • 5 weeks annual leave for permanent fulltime employees (prorated for parttime employees)


We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and foster a working environment where excellence is recognised and where staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential.

The Treasury values diversity amongst its employees and encourages a positive work life balance including flexible working arrangements.
Rā kati | Applications close midnight Friday 21st April 2023.
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