Manager, Primary and Community Health Policy

2 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The Primary and Community Health Policy team is responsible for leading a team of policy analysts in the provision of robust policy advice to improve outcomes for New Zealanders.

As Manager, you will effectively manage a dynamic and fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities whilst fostering strategic relationships with stakeholders (including other government agencies and health leaders), as well as:

- Lead programmes of work to deliver on the Government's and Ministry priorities and objectives
- Lead the development, planning and implementation of specific strategies, report on progress and ensure objectives are achieved
- Ensure the quality of work produced by the team is of a high standard and is delivered in a timely manner

This role is band 20G with a midpoint of $162,129, appointing salary dependent on individual skills and experience. This role is fixed term until November 2025, the intended start date is 27 January.

**Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring**
- Significant government policy experience in a management capacity
- Strong communication skills and ability to turn complex information into key messages
- Ability to navigate complexity, ambiguity and change

**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.

**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 place importance on our people having a sense of belonging, so if you require adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.



  • Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    Manatū Ahu Matua | Ministry for Primary Industries are looking for a Senior Policy Analyst to play a key role as part of a growing team to contribute to policy that will impact MPI and the primary sector. Come join one of the biggest policy agencies in New Zealand, where you will be exposed to the most pressing policy issues facing New Zealanders today and...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Attractive Salary + Kiwisaver + Laptop & Mobile + Wellness allowance - Flexible work hours + WFH flexibility & equipment allowance - Salary midpoint of $216,144, actual salary dependent on your experience Ko wai mātou - About Us At Manatū Hauora we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    Manatū Ahu Matua | Ministry for Primary Industries are looking for a Senior Policy Analyst to play a key role as part of a growing team to contribute to policy that will impact MPI and the primary sector. Come join one of the biggest policy agencies in New Zealand, where you will be exposed to the most pressing policy issues facing New Zealanders today and...

  • Senior Policy Analyst

    21 hours ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    Manatū Ahu Matua | Ministry for Primary Industries are looking for capable Senior Policy Analysts on a permanent basis, to fill key roles in teams across the Policy and Trade directorates to contribute to a diverse range of policy issues from forestry, climate change and primary sector workforce to name a few. Come join one of the biggest policy agencies...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    Manatu Ahu Matua | Ministry for Primary Industries are looking for a Senior Policy Analyst to play a key role as part of growing team to contribute to policy that will impact MPI and the primary sector as a whole. **Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team** The Forestry and Biosecurity team is a team that leads emerging policy direction for forestry and...

  • Senior Policy Analyst

    7 months ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    Come join one of the biggest policy agencies in New Zealand, where you will be exposed to the most pressing policy issues facing New Zealanders today and tomorrow, in a nurturing environment that supports your professional development. **Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team** The Strategic Treaty Policy and Treaty Capability team holds three unique and...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    Manager Policy & Performance Salary band $128,247 - $173,511 depending on skills and experience Wellington The Ministry for Primary Industries works to safeguard New Zealanders' way of life. We have a vision where New Zealand is the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products. Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role The Cost...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Lead a team advising on key areas of Health Policy and Strategy focused on primary and community care - 12 month fixed term - Salary midpoint of $216,144, 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...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    Manatū Ahu Matua | Ministry for Primary Industries are looking for a Senior Policy Analyst to play a key role as part of a growing team to contribute to policy that will impact MPI and the primary sector as a whole. Come join one of the biggest policy agencies in New Zealand, where you will be exposed to the most pressing policy issues facing New Zealanders...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Great time to join the Ministry to be part of system change - Permanent Wellington-based role - Salary midpoint of $157,407, actual salary dependent on your experience Ko wai mātou - About Us At Manatū Hauora we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    Manatū Ahu Matua | Ministry for Primary Industries is looking for a Principal Policy Analyst on a one-year fixed term basis to play a key role as part of a growing team to contribute to policy that will impact the primary sector as a whole. Come join one of the biggest policy agencies in New Zealand, where you will be exposed to the most pressing policy...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    **Job Title**: Senior Policy Analyst, Food Policy **Role type**: Permanent, full-time **Location**: Wellington City **Salary band & range**: GSR Range D, $98,955 to $132,427 depending on skills and experience. (Midpoint for this position is $115,691 per annum.) Applications from MPI employees with Affected status will be given priority consideration. Kōrero...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    The Family and Community Health Policy Group is looking for a Policy Analyst to make a difference in the Community Wellbeing team - Permanent full-time position, Wellington based, flexible working - Collaborative team, supportive of development - Salary midpoint of $83,085, actual salary dependent on your experience Ko wai mātou - About Us At Manatū...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Policy Analyst roles in the new Health of Disabled People Policy Team - Opportunity to support the health system to meet the health needs and aspirations disabled people - Ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage with a range of stakeholders - Multiple Wellington based permanent roles in this newly formed team within our Family and...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    **Job Title**:Analyst - Operational Policy*** **Role type**:Full time, fixed term through to June 2026 **Location**:Wellington **Salary band F**:$74,964 - $99,968 depending on skills and experience *** **Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role** We have an exciting opportunity available as the Analyst Operational Policy where you will be responsible...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    **Job Title**:Policy Analyst, Insights **Role type**:Permanent, full-time **Location**:Wellington City*** **General Salary Range F**:$74,964 to $99,968 depending on skills and experience - (Midpoint for this position is $87,466 per annum)_ *** **Kōrero mō te Tūranga - About the Role** We are seeking a Policy Analyst to join the Insights team within...

  • Policy Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    **Salary range**: $67,764 - $91,681 per annum, dependent on skills and experience Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI MPI has a strength of common purpose and a passion to sustainably grow and protect Aotearoa, for the benefit of all New Zealanders. It's no mean feat and we have a team of hard working and dedicated people in a variety of roles supporting...


  • Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Be part of transforming the future of primary health care - Work from anywhere in the motu - Offer operational and strategic advice in this key role - 12 month fixed term role Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation It's not very often something happens that's big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the motu....


  • Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Policy Analyst, Health of Disabled People Policy at Ministry of Health, WellingtonThe Health of Disabled People Policy team has a permanent, fulltime vacancy in the Wellington office.Part of the Ministry's Strategy, Policy and legislation directorate, the team leads and advises on disability policy to improve health outcomes for disabled people. With an...

  • Senior Policy Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

    Senior Policy Analyst - Animal Welfare Policy Wellington CBD Salary Band - $92,073 to $124,570 Ma tau rourou, ma taku rourou, ka ora te iwi (with your contribution and my contribution the people will prosper) - Influence the direction of critical policy areas that affect the way New Zealanders care for our animals on farms, in homes, and involved in sport...