Analyst - Operational Policy

1 week ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

One permanent Operational Policy Analyst
- Enjoy a diverse portfolio, challenging work and a fantastic culture
- Based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

Mō mātou - Our Organisation
At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.
What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build Aotearoa's future. We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role
We have a permanent Operational Policy Analyst available. Salary is $88,211 per annum.
The role can be based in either Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, and includes 5 weeks' annual leave, insurances and flexible working.
This varied and dynamic role will enable you to be involved in diverse work - from contributing to housing policy development, providing advice to senior Managers and the Board through to helping with the successful implementation and operation of the various Kāinga Ora work programmes.
The role is highly collaborative and involves working closely with our operational staff and partner agencies.
We have some important mahi to do so we are looking for someone who can be responsible for:

- undertaking analysis and provide advice to inform decisions and ensuring the costs and benefits are fully considered
- providing advice to senior managers and input into central government policy on housing and urban design to ensure it can be well delivered
- developing principles, tools and frameworks to help frontline staff make decisions in grey areas where there is no clear 'yes' or 'no' in relation to a course of action. These will later be turned into operational policies
- ensuring operational policy takes into account relevant strategic policies, legal and regulatory responsibilities
- ensuring Ministerial and organisational decisions can be operationally implemented
- enhancing the overall capability of the team through guiding and mentoring more junior team members during their day to day work
- assistance with preparation of Ministerial briefings and Board papers ensuring completed on time and to a high quality.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
- Experience in policy analysis and development with a sound understanding of Government decision-making and operating procedures
- Well-developed problem solving skills including the analytical ability to clearly identify problems; understanding situations by breaking them into smaller pieces or tracing a situation in a step by step way
- Proven ability to manage challenging workloads with resilience and with flexibility to adapt within fast moving environments
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good stakeholder relationships through consultation and partnership
- Sound judgement, discretion and proven ability to work under pressure
- Sound project management skills and organised in the management and monitoring of tasks and activities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and in plain language

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?
As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.
Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values
Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

- Manaakitanga
- People at the Heart
- Mahi Tahi
- Better Together
- Whanake
- Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us
Applications close on Wednesday 15th February.
We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.



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