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Senior Policy Analyst

3 months ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Education Full time
Senior Policy Analyst, System Policy

  • Permanent, fulltime
  • Wellington Based
Help shape the future of Education
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.

We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.
We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose.

So that we:

  • Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Give priority to regional and local voice
  • Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support
  • Improve feedback loops and information flows


Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

We are looking for a capable and committed Senior Policy Analyst to join our System Policy team to lead the development of system and strategic policy in some high profile, new and challenging areas.

The System Policy team leads an exciting and busy work programme including the preparation of advice on system shifts required to achieve an equitable and excellent education system.

The team develops the Ministry's Long Term Insights Briefing, and uses foresight or futures thinking to inform our policy work programme.

The team is responsible for strategy development across the education system including early learning, schooling and tertiary education.

Please note there is further information in the attached Job Description.

We also offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
  • The ability to purchase extra days leave
  • A range of employee network groups
  • An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
  • Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
  • Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing
Mōhou ake | About you
We would like to hear from you if you have proven policy experience at a senior level, and
- thrive in a fast-paced policy environment
- have proven ability to collaborate with others to find solutions
- are a critical thinker and can bring innovative approaches to complex policy issues
- have sound approaches to developing strategy and policy including evidence-based analysis and advice
- have systems thinking or strategy development expertise
- enjoy leading analysis and advice on complex system issues including coaching policy analysts as part of the work
- have experience providing high quality advice to senior leadership teams and Ministers


In return we can offer you the opportunity to contribute to a high profile, challenging and ambitious agenda for change, a strong focus on the development of our people, and the ability to drive and influence policy direction.

Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau.

Te Pou Kaupapahere is the Ministry's policy group with a whole-of-system focus covering early learning, compulsory schooling, and tertiary. This includes Māori medium, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific and Learning Support.

We provide advice to enable an education system which contributes to the skills and knowledge needed by people for social, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing.

We develop policy about vocational skills, access pathways, international education, and student financial support. We also manage the Ministry's international engagements and cooperation agreements.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the 'apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
Applications close Midnight - Friday 15 September 2023
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.