Principal Policy Analyst at Ministry of Health, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Fixed term until September 2024
• Wellington based, flexible working
• Salary midpoint of $147,064 actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko wai mātou - About Us

At Manatū Hauora 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.

The COVID-19 Strategy, Legislation and Royal Commission Group leads the health system contribution to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons to reflect and learn from the COVID-19 response. Our focus is to progress a forward-looking work programme to develop the legislation needed to better equip New Zealand for future pandemics and keep our communities safe.

Ko tōu ake mahi - What You'll Do

You will lead policy development, draft documents, and provide expert advice. You will oversee the entire policy process, including problem definition, option assessment, and impact analysis.  

Responsibilities for the role include:

• playing a critical role in quality assurance;
• leading key projects;
• ensuring high-quality policy advice are maintained;
• collaborating with stakeholders; and
• upholding equity and Treaty of Waitangi obligations.

You will work with the team to promote the COVID-19 strategic framework across all-of-government as well as establish a shared understanding of how we respond to a future pandemic. We will do this by reflecting on lessons learned that will help to inform the critical and essential changes that are required for the future to keep New Zealanders safe. 

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring

• Experience in developing policy across a broad range of complex issues
• Experience in designing work programmes and project planning
• Political nuance and an understanding of the issues important to the government of the day
• Comfortable communicating ideas to a broad range of stakeholders and communities
• Quantitative and statistical modelling skills applied to policy analysis would be an advantage.

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 with the health sector, 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

To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. If you have any questions, email our Recruitment Team. Applications close on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.

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.