Senior Analyst Operational Policy And Planning Team

About usThe 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.Senior Analyst Operational Policy and Planning Team

• One permanent role and one 12 months fixed term / secondment opportunity
• Wellington based
• Use data and analysis to inform decisionsWork independently within a supportive team environment.

Work on initiatives to address family violence, sexual violence, build financial capability, and improve access to services in rural communitiesMo te tunga / About the roleAs a Senior Analyst, you will lead and contribute to projects and policy initiatives within Safe, Strong Families and Communities (SSFC) or Maori, Communities and Partnerships (MCP), across the Ministry, Government, or wider social sector.Your work will make a real and positive difference for communities through the services we invest in and the support we provide.

You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality operational policy advice and supporting the development and improvement of social services for New Zealanders — from idea to implementation.

You'll also help SSFC to fulfil regular planning and reporting functions, and support senior leadership to make informed decisions.This role also includes coordinating and project managing specific areas of work, and overseeing the development, implementation, and delivery of both new and existing policy and programme initiatives.Mou – Nga Pukenga me nga Wheako / Skills and experienceWe're looking for someone with a broad and practical skillset who thrives in a fast-paced, achievement-focused environment.

You'll bring :

Note : Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilitieslisted in the position description.All applications must be made online.

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This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.Closing date : Wednesday 6th August, 2025.Joining usJoining 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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