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Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About us The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Policy Analyst / Senior Policy Analyst - Strategy and Inquiries
- Permanent opportunities
- Location: Wellington
- Join a friendly and inclusive environment

We are seeking a motivated Policy Analyst and Senior Policy Analyst to join our Strategy and Inquiries Policy team at MSD.
Are you passionate about making a difference for New Zealanders?
About the role / Te āhuatunga a te tūranga
Two roles are available in our growing Strategy and Inquiries Policy Team.
The team is responsible for supporting MSD's policy response to the Waitangi Tribunal's Kaupapa Inquiry programme and MSD's response to independent Royal Commissions of Inquiry, including the inquiry into Abuse in Care.
MSD fully supports the work of the inquiries, and an important part of our mahi is to understand what lessons can be learnt from these inquiries in order to deliver stronger Te Tiriti-based policy advice that contributes to MSD's work and improves outcomes for Māori and communities across Aotearoa.
The team performs a range of functions to respond to the inquiries, consider proactively how MSD can respond to inquiry recommendations, and advise our Minister. The team also works collaboratively within MSD to contribute to work to build effective partnerships and community approaches that support the aspirations of Māori. This is a role that requires strong internal and cross-agency engagement, analysis and advice provision.
You will be part of a wider supportive policy branch
This team is part of a busy and friendly Policy branch. There is a great vibe and supportive team environment across the branch where people are focused on delivering high quality policy advice. We work hard to ensure policy settings reflect the diverse needs and wellbeing of New Zealanders while maintaining a strong focus on staff wellbeing and personal work/life balance. We pride ourselves on investing in and supporting staff to reach their full potential.

Skills and experience / He pūkenga tou
We are keen to hear from a motivated Senior Policy Analyst, an experienced Policy Analyst who is ready to step up into a Senior role, or a Policy Analyst.

**The core parts of the role will include**:

- providing or contributing to clear and well-reasoned advice on complex issues that
- bringing together evidence to develop options advice and draw conclusions as appropriate
- engaging with key internal and external stakeholders
- working collaboratively on projects both within and across agencies
- helping to build the capability of people in the team, including supporting junior staff in their work (for senior policy analyst)
- understanding of te Ao Māori and commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- curiosity and critical thinking
- collaborative working style
- strong analytical and writing skills
- sound judgement
- ability to prioritise and manage work programmes well
- clear communication skills

This role will suit someone who will fit our collegial, supportive culture, and can shape, lead and provide strong policy advice.
Organisation environment / Te taiao o te rōpū

**It is important to us to**:

- support your wellbeing and development
- provide a flexible working environment where you can learn from a supportive and collegial team of experienced policy professionals
- develop your career though the opportunities that come from a broad and varied work programme and our commitment to your ongoing professional development
- collaborate and support each other and we make sure everyone has the chance to develop and to take on new challenges
- value diversity of thinking and background - this informs the creation of responsive policy that reflects the communities we serve

MSD has several employee-led networks that build a sense of community for our people so that they can contribute, belong and thrive. Our employee-led networks include, but are not limited to:

- National Office Māori Staff Network - Te Tini ō te Raurearea
- Pasefika Helava
- Women's Network
- Pan Asian Network

MSD is a CareWise employer. We commit to showing manaaki to people in our MSD whānau with caring commitments.

Position Description

Senior Policy Analyst PD
Policy Analyst PD

**Salary ranges**:
The salary range for a Policy Analyst is $