Principal Policy Analyst, Mental Health

1 day ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Supportive, enthusiastic, and passionate team working collaboratively to make a positive difference
Wellington based full time role within the Mental Health & Addiction Group
Salary midpoint of $147,064, 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
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to work collaboratively across government and society to transform New Zealand's approach to mental wellbeing through Kia Manawanui: Longterm pathway to mental wellbeing (Kia Manawanui) and related priority programmes. The Mental Health and Addiction Group at Manatū Hauora is leading the way with a great team of positive, energetic, and collegial individuals who work collaboratively with each other, and with stakeholders, to deliver on our mahi. We support each other and celebrate wins.
As Principal Policy Analyst you will be responsible for the development and delivery of quality policy advice to improve mental health & addiction outcomes for New Zealanders. With a specific focus on coordinating and progressing our programme of policy work focused on a health-based approach to alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and supporting mental wellbeing throughout the spectrum of substance use, addiction, and recovery needs.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring

Significant experience in developing policy and briefing Ministers
Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and implementing analytical approaches
Exemplary written and oral communication skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships at multiple levels across a range of stakeholders

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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