Senior Policy Analyst

Job Type: Permanent
- Location: Wellington, NZ

**Help shape the future of Education**
- We work to _**_shape _**_an _**_education _**_system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_**

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

**About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga**

This is a permanent full-time position based in Wellington.

We are looking for experienced, capable and committed Senior Policy Analysts to join our Schools Policy group to lead the development of policy in some high profile, new and challenging areas.

The Schools Policy group develops policy to support some of our biggest within-school levers to improve outcomes for children and young people - quality teaching and leadership, the curriculum and qualifications schools deliver (e.g. NCEA), and the networks and infrastructure that support access to education. Current projects in the group include advice to strengthen NCEA, strengthen vocational education and training for secondary students, improve teacher education and leadership development, and determine the shape of the schooling network amongst other issues.

The group is committed to policy advice that is orientated towards more equitable outcomes in the schooling and broader education system.

**About you | Mōhou ake**

You will have proven policy experience at a senior analyst level, and
- thrive in a fast-paced policy environment
- have proven ability to collaborate with others to find solutions
- are a critical thinker and can bring innovative approaches to complex policy issues
- have sound approaches to developing evidence-based analysis and advice
- have experience providing high quality advice to senior leadership teams and Ministers.
- have demonstrated knowledge of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori
- have knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector
- the ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

In return we can offer you the opportunity to contribute to a high profile, challenging and ambitious agenda for change, a strong focus on the development of our people, and the ability to drive and influence policy direction.

**About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake**

The Schools Policy group sits within Te Pou Kaupapahere (Policy Group). Te Pou Kaupapahere works alongside our colleagues in other parts of the Ministry to provide Ministers with policy options to resource and shape the education system. This means delivering whole-of-system, end-to-end policy that covers early learning, schooling, and tertiary including Māori medium, te reo Māori, Pacific and learning support.

We hold relationships with all education Ministers and provide integrated policy advice.

Our group provides policy support for all parts of the Ministry, including their connections with iwi, hapū, hapori and Māori peak bodies, in the development of policy that honours te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We also work closely with other central education agencies and other parts of the government to create system wide policy.

We hold the regulatory stewardship function across regulatory systems of Te Tāhuhu, taking a whole-of-system, life-cycle view of each regulatory subsystem.

**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?**

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

**Applications close Midnight Tuesday 10 June 2025**
- We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know._