Senior Policy Analyst and Principal Policy Analyst

Multiple roles available to work on a range of social sector policy areas
- Help establish accountability arrangements in the reformed health system
- Learn from some of the best policy practitioners in Wellington as you join a new policy team in the Strategy, Policy and Legislation Directorate

Ko wai mātou - About Us
The Strategy Group's job is to make sure that across Manatū Hauora - and across the whole health system - we're taking a strategic approach to everything we do. That means giving people clarity about our system's overall priorities and what we're working towards; providing insights on risks and opportunities coming down the line for our health system; and developing processes to influence work across the health system to achieve our aspirations for health. This includes leading on the New Zealand Health Strategy and the Government Policy Statement; horizon-scanning and deriving long-term insights about health system performance; and leading on Budget strategy for Manatū Hauora in partnership with our Finance teams.

System Accountability is a new policy team within the Strategy Group which will lead strategy and policy work to further develop, embed and implement the accountability framework for the reformed health system. This includes the development of Government Policy Statements and an outcomes framework for health that align with and support system strategies and multi-year funding arrangements. The team will also contribute to cross-Ministry system accountability activities from a strategy and policy perspective.
If the opportunity to work in these areas is exciting to you, and you have the requisite skills and experience, we want to hear from you

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring

What we can offer you
If you come to work with us, you'll get the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging policy issues in a group with a collaborative and supportive culture.
- As a Principal Policy Analyst, you will be asked to lead high priority work, and shape thinking across the health system and other agencies and sectors, and you will play a key role in developing our people.
- As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will have the opportunity to lead important work, with support to help you develop your knolwedge and skills in areas that may be new to you.

We are committed to developing and growing our people. This includes making sure that you receive regular support and feedback from your manager, and six-monthly development check-ins. We also provide professional development training covering a range of skills and competencies, and the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best policy practitioners in Wellington.

Ngā Uaratanga - Our Values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities to achieve pae ora - healthy futures for all New Zealanders.

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 inclusion 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 let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.