Policy Analyst - Family And Community Policy

Policy Analyst - Family and Community PolicyJoin to apply for the Policy Analyst - Family and Community Policy role at Ministry of Health New Zealand.What you will doThe Family and Community policy team works on a range of complex areas across the health system and wider social system.

High priority areas that the team is currently working on include : The health of older people and the aged care systemThe Government's response to the Royal Commission into abuse in care and faith-based institutionsHow the health system responds to the needs of children and young people in care and youth justice settingsHow the health system supports child protection, and issues related to family violence and sexual violenceAs a Policy Analyst you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based advice to improve health outcomes.

Your work will involve gathering and analysing information to inform policy analysis, developing and applying analytical skills to understand policy issues, and producing policy documents, including Aide Memoires and briefings for senior managers and Ministers.

You will build and leverage strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders within the Ministry and other agencies.What you bringA tertiary qualification in health, policy or a relevant field and / or equivalent experienceAn understanding of public policy, government processes and structuresAn analytical mindset with the ability to ask probing questions to uncover underlying informationStrong relationship-building skills and experience working with stakeholdersExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsPrevious experience working in policy preferredAbout usAt Manatu 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.

The Family and Community policy team covers a wide range of subject areas and collaborates closely with many partners to deliver advice to Ministers, leaders and parliament.What we bringWe offer a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth, a supportive whanau culture, and a focus on well-being and work-life balance.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all applicants.How to applyApplications close on Thursday 30 Oct

We are reviewing applications as they come in; if we receive a high number of applications the job may close prior to the closing date.

We are not accepting recruitment agency submissions at this time.

View the position description and apply online via our Careers Website.

Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications.

For any questions, email the recruitment team at

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