Senior & Principal Policy Analyst, System Enablers

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The System Enablers team is looking for a Senior and Principal Policy Analyst to provide quality policy advice and improve health outcomes for Aotearoa
- Complex and challenging policy space
- Wellington based with flexible working and equipment allowance
- Salary midpoint of $115,737 for Senior and $147,064 for Principal, 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. Our mahi ensures New Zealanders are cared for by a health system that is innovative, future focussed and world leading.

Ko tōu ake mahi - What You'll Do
The System Enablers team sits within the System, Policy and Legislation directorate, who are responsible for providing policy advice to the Ministers and government to inform decisions made on the health portfolio. The System Enablers team has a diverse work programme that covers data and digital policy, including emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, medicines and the development of a strategy on rare disorders.
Both Senior and Principal will provide leadership for projects and work with others to provide high-quality advice.
As the Principal you will support the Policy and Senior Policy Analysts through coaching and in-depth analytical support. A particular area of focus for the role will be leading the big ‘P' policy work in the areas of data and digital health, and the use of artificial intelligence in the health sector.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring
In both Senior and Principal Policy Analyst positions you will bring your:

- Ability to quickly assimilate and understand new unfamiliar information
- Thorough understanding of public policy
- Analytical and enquiring mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively across a large organisation

He aha ta tatou kawe mai - What We Bring
Flexibility - We understand everyone is different and treat most roles as flexible
Inclusivity - Our Values help us to provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace
Wellbeing - Our people can be themselves, are supported and able to perform well in their roles
Purpose - Our mahi is nationally significant and is improving the lives of New Zealanders

Ngā Uaratanga - Our Values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.

Manaakitanga -We show care, inclusion, respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
Kaitiakitanga -We preserve and maintain an environment that enables our people to thrive
Whakapono -We have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
Kōkiri ngātahi - We commit and work together towards a common purpose

Me pēhea te tono - 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 we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.



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