Policy Analyst, Food Policy (Start ASAP)

Join the Ministry for Primary Industries as a Policy Analyst to support New Zealand's food safety system through policy development and stakeholder collaboration.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include :

• Contributing to the development and maintenance of food safety legislation and regulations
• Coordinating briefings, responding to correspondence, and supporting legislative processes
• Collaborating with technical experts and stakeholders to modernise food safety frameworks
• Engaging with domestic and international partners, including Australian counterparts
• Working within the Food Policy and Food Policy Trans-Tasman teams in the Regulatory Systems Policy directorate of Policy & Trade

About You

The company is looking for :

Compensation & Benefits

Training & Development

Opportunities for career development and internal growth within the branch and organisation.

Career Progression

Work alongside Principal and Senior Policy Analysts with opportunities to build sector knowledge, regulatory expertise, and strategic thinking skills.

How to Apply

Applicants must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it. Include in your cover letter your values, interest and motivations for the role, and the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you bring to the role and organisation, including those gained outside the workforce.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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