Senior Public Policy Specialist

3 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About the role

The Disability Policy team is seeking an experienced Senior Policy Analyst to join our team. This is a fixed-term opportunity until October 2025, and you will be based in Wellington.

Your key responsibilities

  • Providing strategic policy advice to enable disabled people to live good lives
  • Building relationships and leading engagement with stakeholders
  • Enhancing team capability and supporting junior staff
  • Thinking broadly and into the future to ensure comprehensive and enduring policy advice

Benefits of working at MSD

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and a supportive and inclusive working environment. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our work and help shape policy that supports disabled people and their whānau.



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