Senior Policy Analyst And Policy Analyst

Senior Policy Analyst and Policy Analyst at Ministry of Social Development, Wellington - Wairarapa 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, whanau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, 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.
Permanent Role, Wellington-based
Are you passionate about making a difference for New Zealanders?
We are seeking motivated Policy Analysts and Senior Policy Analysts to join the Welfare System and Income Support Policy Group at the Ministry of Social Development / Te Manatu Whakahiato Ora (MSD).
The Welfare System and Income Support Policy Group is made up of two teams.
The Welfare System team provides advice on system-level welfare settings to support the government's welfare reforms, including stewardship of the income support system.
The Income Support team are responsible for producing policy advice on a range of issues concerning the design and administration of the income support system.
The teams' focus is on ensuring the financial assistance provided by MSD is effective and fit-for-purpose. This includes considering the impacts on financial incentives to work, the design and delivery of payments and the interactions of these payments with other systems.
The Welfare System and Income Support Policy Group is part of a busy, diverse, and friendly Policy Branch. The branch has a supportive team environment 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, developing and supporting staff to reach their full potential.
The Policy Branch provides advice to several Ministerial portfolios, including: social development and employment; child wellbeing and poverty reduction; disability issues; housing; seniors; and youth. The Policy Branch works closely with other teams within the Ministry as well as other government agencies and key external stakeholders.
Skills and experience / He pukenga tou
We're keen to hear from motivated Senior Policy Analysts and Policy Analysts who will fit our collegial, supportive culture, and have the action orientation to shape, lead and contribute to policy work that is a priority for Ministers and our Chief Executive.
Things we are looking for in all applicants:
strong analytical and critical thinking ability
a track record producing quality policy advice or contributing to advice that is clear, well-reasoned and politically neutral
great people skills and experience managing stakeholders
understanding of te Ao Maori and commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi
data and quantitative skills and experience are particularly desirable.
Things we are looking for in applicants for the Senior Policy Analyst role will include:
experience providing or contributing to advice on complex issues independently and contributing to advice on highly complex issues
providing coaching and contributing to building the capability of people in your team
bringing together evidence to draw conclusions (e.g. on key issues and their root causes, interpreting complex data sets and translating findings into actionable insights to support policy recommendations).
engaging with stakeholders and the community
working collaboratively on projects both within and across agencies.
What are the benefits of working in Policy at MSD?
We work with a strong sense of purpose and people focus to deliver high quality policy advice in a fun, supportive environment that values everyone's contributions. We are proud of the collaboration that occurs across teams and the culture we've created.
We are a large organisation with policies and services that support most New Zealanders at some point in their life – from Childcare Assistance to Superannuation.
We work collaboratively with the service delivery groups of our ministry, to ensure fit for purpose policies – you can see the policies you've developed right through to operational implementation.
MSD's strategic direction – Te Pae Tawhiti – sets out a strong vision and purpose for MSD.
We are committed to building diversity, accessibility and inclusion in our workplace.
As a Treaty of Waitangi partner, we work towards supporting and enabling Maori, whanau, hapu, iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. We aim to acknowledge and be guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and to pursue the following values in our work:
manaaki – we care about the wellbeing and success of people;
mahi tahi – we work together, making a difference for communities;
whanau – we are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place; and
tika me te pono – we do the right thing with integrity.
If you like variety in your work, and enjoy contributing to a friendly, collaborative team environment, we welcome your application.
Senior Policy Analyst Salary range: $112,372 - $136,429
Policy Analyst Salary range: $78,222 - $94,689
How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight which role you are applying for and how your experience relates to the things we are looking for. Please apply as soon as possible as we would like to commence interviews as soon as practical.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at ******
Internal MSD Employees– please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Sunday 17th November, 2024. Please note, we may begin shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so we encourage early applications.
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whanau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Maori, Hapu, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.

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