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Policy analyst jobs in New Zealand.

16 open roles, 6 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Government2 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Health New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading policy projects · Advising Ministers · Mentoring analysts

    Relevant tertiary qualification; extensive policy development experience; experience leading others in policy projects; coaching and mentoring experience

  • Government2 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Health New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading policy projects · Developing ministerial advice · Engaging senior stakeholders

    Relevant tertiary qualification; extensive policy development experience; experience leading others in policy projects; experience coaching and mentoring

  • Business operations4 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst System Strategy and Performance

    Ministry of Health · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading policy projects · Providing strategic advice · Coaching and mentoring

    Extensive experience developing high-quality policy and advising Ministers; strong strategic thinking and political awareness; proven ability to lead complex work programmes; excellent relationship and influencing skills; experience coaching and mentoring others.

  • Government4 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Health New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Developing policy advice · Leading policy projects · Engaging stakeholders

    Extensive experience developing policy and advising Ministers; experience leading complex work programmes; experience leading others in policy projects and coaching and mentoring

  • Government4 days ago

    Policy Analyst - International

    New Zealand Customs Service · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Analysing policy trends · Providing policy advice · Coordinating international engagements

    New Zealand citizen or permanent resident; residing in New Zealand at application; continuously resident in New Zealand for the last five years

  • Business operations4 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Health · 1001-5000 employees

    The steward of New Zealand's health system and lead advisor to Government on health.

    Wellington
    $156.1k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading policy projects · Providing strategic advice · Coaching and mentoring

    Extensive experience developing high-quality policy and providing advice to Ministers; strong strategic thinking, political awareness, and sound judgement; proven ability to lead complex work programmes; excellent relationship and influencing skills; experience leading others in policy projects and coaching/mentoring.

  • Business operations10 days ago

    Senior Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

    A people-centred government ministry helping New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

    Wellington
    $113.5k-$137.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Providing policy advice · Leading cross-agency work · Coaching others

    Senior policy analyst with experience in system-level policy issues, strong analytical and communication skills, relationship building across government, understanding of te ao Māori and Treaty of Waitangi, and experience leading and coaching others.

  • Business operations9 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst Health Services and Treatments Policy

    Ministry of Health · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading policy projects · Providing strategic advice · Mentoring analysts

    Relevant tertiary qualification; extensive policy development experience; strong analytical, communication, and relationship management skills; experience leading policy projects and mentoring.

  • Business operations9 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Health · 1001-5000 employees

    The steward of New Zealand's health system and lead advisor to Government on health.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading policy projects · Advising ministers · Coaching analysts

    Relevant tertiary qualification; extensive policy development experience; strong analytical, critical thinking, written and verbal communication; relationship management; experience leading others in policy projects and coaching/mentoring.

  • Business operations11 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst Workforce Strategy and Policy

    Ministry of Health · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading policy projects · Developing policy advice · Mentoring team members

    Relevant tertiary qualification; extensive policy development experience; strong analytical, critical thinking, written and verbal communication; relationship management; experience leading and coaching others in policy projects.

  • Business operations11 days ago

    Principal Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Health · 1001-5000 employees

    The steward of New Zealand's health system and lead advisor to Government on health.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Leading policy projects · Developing policy advice · Mentoring team members

    Relevant tertiary qualification; extensive policy development experience; strong analytical, critical thinking, written and verbal communication; relationship management; experience leading others in policy projects and coaching/mentoring.

  • Business operations12 days ago

    Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Health · 1001-5000 employees

    The steward of New Zealand's health system and lead advisor to Government on health.

    Wellington
    $88.2k a yearOnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Shaping policy · Preparing advice · Supporting implementation

    Tertiary qualification in public policy, health, or related field; understanding of public policy and machinery of government; excellent written communication; strong relationship-building skills; policy experience preferred.

    Generous leave
  • Government12 days ago

    Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Health New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Shaping mental health strategy · Preparing ministerial policy advice · Monitoring initiative progress

    Tertiary qualification in public policy, health or a related field; understanding of public policy and machinery of government

    Generous leave
  • Business operations24 days ago

    Policy Analyst, Tertiary Education Policy

    Ministry of Education · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry shaping an equitable education system for all students in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $75.8k-$91.3k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Developing policy advice · Analyzing education funding · Supporting tertiary reforms

    Proven policy experience, excellent knowledge of government processes, strong communication, ability to work on complex policy projects, and commitment to evidence-based analysis.

    Retirement savings
  • Government26 days ago

    Senior Policy Analyst

    Ministry of Health New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading policy development · Providing strategic advice · Mentoring policy colleagues

    Strong understanding of public policy and government processes; experience developing high-quality advice; experience leading work programmes and influencing stakeholders

    Generous leave
  • Legal and compliance27 days ago
    New Zealand
    Internship

    Reviewing policy language · Analyzing coverage determinations · Evaluating policy interpretations

    1+ yr1 to 3 years of professional experience as a policy analyst, coverage analyst, policy services specialist, compliance analyst, or similar; bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent practical experience

About policy analyst jobs in New Zealand

There are 16 roles open for policy analyst jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 6 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 15 full time.

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