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Policy Analyst

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$88,165 a year
Where
Wellington
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The posting

  • Wellington based | Full-time | Permanent
  • 4.4 weeks annual leave | Wellness allowance after 12 months
  • Salary midpoint: $$88,165, dependent on experience

What you’ll do – Ko tōu ake mahi

The Mental Health Policy team sits within the Mental Health, Addiction and Suicide Prevention Strategy and Policy Group. Our Group supports the Ministry's role as chief advisor to New Zealand’s first Minister for Mental Health, providing leadership both across the health sector and government on mental health, addiction, and suicide prevention matters.

Mental health, addiction, and suicide are challenges that affect people and whānau across the country – your work will help make a real difference.

As a Policy Analyst, you will contribute to challenging and rewarding strategy and policy work that helps to improve the way we support mental health and wellbeing in New Zealand. In the Mental Health Policy team, our work covers topics such as system-level strategy for mental health and wellbeing, legislation governing compulsory mental health care, investment, and key areas such as child and youth mental health, forensic mental health care, digital and telehealth services, among other things.

In this role you will:

  • Help shape strategy and policy work that supports mental health, addiction, and suicide prevention efforts across New Zealand
  • Assist with development of strategy and policy and prepare advice to the Minister for Mental Health
  • Support implementation and monitor progress across a range of initiatives
  • Grow your policy expertise with coaching and on-the-job support from experienced Senior and Principal Policy Analysts
  • Be a part of a collaborative team, working with colleagues across the Ministry of Health, the wider health sector and other government agencies.

What you’ll bring – Ko ngā pūkenga ōu

  • A tertiary qualification in public policy, health, or a related field
  • An understanding of public policy and machinery of government
  • A can-do attitude, enthusiasm for learning, and a strong commitment to delivering results
  • Excellent written communication skills, proven ability to produce clear and compelling writing
  • Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills

Applicants with experience working in policy are preferred. An understanding of the mental health and addiction sector and current policy challenges would be beneficial.

About the Ministry

As the Government's lead advisor on health, we help shape the future of New Zealand's health system through policy, regulation and monitoring. Join a team that makes a real difference to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders while working in a supportive, inclusive environment that values wellbeing, growth and development.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to an accessible and respectful recruitment process.

How to apply – Me pēhea te tono mai

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

Click here to view the position description. Please follow the online process on the Ministry of Health careers website and upload a CV and cover letter with your application. For questions, email [email protected].

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