Principal Policy Analyst, Mental Health, Addiction and Suicide Prevention | Wellington Lead priority work in mental health, addiction and suicide prevention, with a primary focus on preventing and minimising gambling harm, Wellington based role where you can flex your strategic and technical leadership, as well as policy, data, and financial skills, in a rewarding area of work, Salary midpoint of $151,476, actual salary dependent on your experience Ko ake mahi - What you'll do You will lead technically stimulating and rewarding work with your main focus being the development, and then implementation, of a new strategy to prevent and minimise gambling harm.
In this role you will: Lead work to develop the new strategy to prevent and minimise gambling harm, including using your financial and technical policy analysis skillset to finalise the associated service plan, Undertake calculations to set levy rates relating to the problem gambling levy on the gambling industry, Support implementation of the strategy, including establishing the Ministry's related monitoring function Lead a range of core policy work such as preparing briefings for Ministers and Cabinet papers, project management, engaging with stakeholders, and preparing for announcements, Be part of a collaborative team, working with colleagues across the Ministry and other agencies.
You will bring: Strong machinery of government knowledge An understanding of legislation and levies Strong policy skillset and experience, including data and financial analysis Excellent project management, communication and writing skills Positive relationship building skills A can-do attitude and energy to get up to speed quickly Me pehea te tono mai - How to apply To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website.
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Applications close on Monday, 4 November 2024.
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