Senior Policy Analyst | Permanent
Core
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based policy advice to support the Social Investment work programme and inform government decision-making on social sector spending.
Role type
Senior IC policy analyst (central government)
Builds
Strategic policy recommendations, analysis, and operational design aligned with policy objectives
Domain
Public sector / Social policy / Social investment
Required skills
Complex policy analysis, strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, stakeholder management, risk management, knowledge sharing
Preferred skills
Government budget processes, Vote management, legislative processes, Te Tiriti o Waitangi lens
Technologies
Policy frameworks, data analytics tools
Responsibilities
Lead complex policy analysis and develop clear recommendations, collaborate across teams to generate insights using research and data, provide thought leadership and challenge assumptions, incorporate diverse perspectives including Māori views, build relationships across government, identify and manage risks, support team capability through mentoring
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
