Senior Policy Analyst at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Wellington Business Group: Policy Group Branch: Regulation and Policy Salary: $99,020 - $133,130 Are you interested in shaping policies that make New Zealand a safer place and strengthen our democracy ?
We need two experienced policy analysts and a senior policy analyst to join the Policy Group at the Department of Internal Affairs.
Our work programme is dynamic, and we currently have significant projects in the following areas: Community wellbeing: Developing policies for a strong and vibrant community and voluntary sector, and to support the work of Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Gambling and racing: Updating gambling legislation for today's digital world and ensuring it is futureproofed, online gambling, advertising, and how we can effectively minimise harm across the gambling system.
Regulatory efficiency and effectiveness: Working across the Department to make changes to regulations and legislation that help our staff work more effectively and efficiently.
As a Policy Analyst, you will work as part of a team to prepare evidence-based advice for ministers and senior leaders in the public service.
You will already have worked as a policy analyst in central or local government.
As a Senior Policy Analyst, you will also need to have experience in working on changes to legislation or regulations.
You'll have experience leading, coaching, and supporting junior team members.
You will have worked as a senior policy analyst or have equivalent experience.
You will need a relevant degree that demonstrates your critical thinking training, policy analysis experience, or transferable skills, and an excellent communication style.
You will have an interest in legislative processes and a curious mindset motivated by solving problems, committed to continuous learning.
Community and stakeholder engagement is a big part of what we do.
You will need to be comfortable working with communities, industry, and international stakeholders.
The Department is undergoing a Fiscal Sustainability Programme, including a proposed restructuring.
Offers will be made after final decisions have been made on proposed changes.
The opportunity to grow a strong base of policy processes and analytical skills is available.
A diverse policy experience within the Policy Group at the Department of Internal Affairs provides advice to four ministers, allowing analysts to experience a range of subjects.
A supportive and development-focused culture is fostered within the Group, offering formal training, mentoring, and a range of experiences in your work.
Our teams celebrate diversity, encourage varied perspectives, and welcome fresh ideas.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply Please click "apply" and submit a copy of your CV and cover letter explaining why you're a great fit for our areas of policy work.
Note you must have experience working as a policy analyst or senior policy analyst in central or local government to be considered for these roles.
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