Job Description

The Workplace Strategy and Policy team is responsible for guiding and developing health system settings to ensure New Zealand has a sustainable, representative and responsive health workforce that can meet the future needs of people and whanau.  

As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will be leading and contributing to the development and delivery of quality policy advice to improve health outcomes for New Zealanders within a complex and ambiguous policy space. 

Some of your day-to-day work may include: 

• Leading work to develop new initiatives that will respond to challenges in the future Health Workforce 

• Co-ordinating across agencies to develop advice on key areas of health workforce policy 

• Contributing to strategic monitoring and oversight of shifts in the Health workforce and potential future implications 

• Responding to emerging challenges and issues arising in the sector 

This role is band 18PA with a midpoint of $119,209, appointing salary dependent on individual skills and experience. 

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring  

• Ability to quickly assimilate new information and come to an understanding of unfamiliar concepts 

• Thorough understanding of public policy and the machinery of government 

• Analytical and enquiring mindset 

• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of quality services  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

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.   

To learn more about us, visit https://www.health.govt.nz/about-us  

Ngā Uaratanga – Our values  

Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.  

• Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other  

• Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive  

• Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing  

• Kōkiri ngātahi (Listen on Māori Dictonary.com Kōkiri + ngātahi) - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.  

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply 

Click APPLY and make sure to include your cover letter and CV. See information for job applicants here: https://www.health.govt.nz/about-us/careers/information-for-job-applicants 

For any questions or a confidential kōrero, contact recruitment@health.govt.nz  

Applications close Monday, 19 November 2024. Please note we are reviewing applications as they come in and may close prior to the closing date if we receive a large number of applications. 

We place importance on our people having a sense of belonging, so if you require adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.