Policy Analyst Roles

2 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Roles within our Priority Project and Health System Settings teams
- 2x Permanent, Wellington based roles
- Salary midpoint of $85,578, actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko wai mātou - About us
At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.
Both roles sit within our Strategy, Policy and Legislation directorate which is responsible for providing high quality policy advice to the Ministers and government of the day to inform the decisions they make on the health portfolio and legislative programme.
Priority Projects team - leads work to develop new legislation for medicines, medical devices and natural health products, including the establishment of a new regulator and regulatory regime.
Health Workforce Policy and Strategy team - leads work to ensure the New Zealand health workforce is sustainable, representative and responsive and can meet the future health needs of people and whanau.
Ko ake mahi - What you'll do
The Policy Analyst contributes to all activities related to the development of quality policy
advice to improve health outcomes for New Zealanders. You will prepare the drafting of policy documents, legislation, regulations, guidelines and ad hoc advice alongside undertaking peer reviews of documents and material to ensure quality, validity, accuracy and consistence
Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring
- Tertiary qualification in a health or relevant field
- Experience designing work programmes and project planning to ensure delivery of work on time and within budget
- Proven organisational skills with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities and meet deadlines whilst preserving high levels of accuracy and confidentiality
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor complex messages to a range of audiences
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster good stakeholder relationships.

Ko mātou me tō matou whare - What we bring
Unlock your career potential at Manatū Hauora, where you'll discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We're not just a workplace; we're a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora, diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority, with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.
Ngā Uaratanga - Our values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.
- Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
- Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
- Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply
We value diversity and are committed to working 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 could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.



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