Principal Policy Analyst Primary and Community Health Policy

Location: Wellington | Permanent | Full-time Shape national health policy, influence, and deliver advice that improves lives. Midpoint of $156,054 dependent on experience Ko tōu ake mahi - What you’ll do Turn complex health issues into clear decisions by shaping sharp, evidence‑led advice for Ministers and senior leaders across policy papers, briefings, guidance and legislative work. Lead end‑to‑end policy design—framing problems, testing options, and applying robust impact analysis (regulatory, health and cost‑benefit) through to implementation planning, risk management and evaluation. Drive delivery across priority programmes by setting direction, planning intelligently, and steering work so it lands on time, is fit‑for‑purpose, and stands up in a high‑pressure environment. Lift the standard of policy practice—providing expert peer review, spotting what needs strengthening, and embedding continuous improvement in the quality and consistency of advice. Strengthen people and partnerships through coaching and deep analytical support, building trusted relationships across the Ministry and sector, and ensuring equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations are reflected in every piece of work. Ko ngā pūkenga ōu - What you’ll bring A relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) with a strong grounding in health or public policy. Proven experience designing and applying robust analytical approaches to inform policy decisions. A strong track record developing policy, influencing stakeholders, and briefing Ministers and senior leaders. Demonstrated ability to design and manage work programmes, delivering complex work on time and within budget. Sound political judgement and awareness of government priorities, with quantitative and modelling skills (including Excel) as an advantage. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings. Applications close on midnight Wednesday 15th July. Must be based in Wellington and have permanent working rights. If you plan on relocating, please outline this in your cover letter. For inquiries, email [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr