Senior Policy Analyst at Ministry of Social Development

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

137248.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy development, Government processes, Relationship building, Communication, Coaching, Quality assurance, Evidence-based analysis, Stakeholder engagement, Strategic planning, Disability advocacy

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Make a real impact Help shape an inclusive Aotearoa where disabled people thrive. Join our policy team and work across government to ensure policies reflect the voices and aspirations of disabled people. Mō te tūnga | About the roles: We have 2 senior policy roles, which provide opportunities to lead policy work across Whaikaha: Working with Government agencies to support the implementation of the New Zealand Disability Strategy. Contributing to other cross-Government policy processes to improve outcomes for disabled people. Collaborating with agencies to strengthen disability perspectives in policy development. Supporting the professional development of your teammates. Mōu | About You: You bring: Proven ability to develop and lead evidence-based complex policy development and work through ambiguity in complex systems. Strong knowledge of policy and government processes, including navigating Cabinet and Ministerial decision processes. Excellent relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach Ability to analyse complex issues and communicate clearly in accessible ways. Confidence in supporting team members through collaboration, quality assurance and coaching. Commitment to understanding the diverse lived experiences of disabled people and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Experience in education, housing or justice policy is an advantage but not essential. We encourage applications from Deaf and disabled people, Turi Māori, tāngata whaikaha Māori, and those with lived experience. If you’re passionate about inclusion and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you. He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga | Position Description: The job description and application process of this advertisement can be found here: Work with us | Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People Utu-ā-tau | Salary: $113,046 - $137,248 Mō mātou | About us: At Whaikaha, we work with government, businesses, and communities to create real change for Deaf and disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori. We value wellbeing and provide a supportive, inclusive environment. Ka Kati Ngā Tono hei te | Applications Close: Thursday, 30 April 2026 Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply: We welcome diverse ways of applying—video, whānau support, or traditional CV and cover letter. You can click the 'Apply' button to complete the online form or let us know what works best for you by emailing: PeopleandCulture@whaikaha.govt.nz. If you work for Whaikaha please apply through the myHR portal so that your employee profile is visible as an internal candidate. If you want to know more about the role, email the policy team managers: diana.cook001@whaikaha.govt.nz or Sohini.Smith085@whaikaha.govt.nz

Responsibilities

The Senior Policy Analyst will lead complex policy development work across government to support the implementation of the New Zealand Disability Strategy. They will collaborate with various agencies to ensure disability perspectives are integrated into policy processes and provide coaching to team members.