Principal Policy Analyst Maternity, Child and Family Policy

• Wellington based Permanent Full-time
• Shape nationally significant health policy
• Improve outcomes for women tamariki and whānau
• Midpoint of $153748 dependent on experience

The Principal Policy Analyst Maternity Child and Youth Policy provides senior leadership across maternity and child and youth health portfolios with responsibility for shaping funding settings service models and system architecture.

We have two positions this role you will lead high profile maternity policy initiatives that influence how services are funded and delivered across the care parallel you will drive integrated child and youth health policy with a strong emphasis on the first 2000 days and alignment across health and wider social systems.

Operating at both strategic and technical levels you will work across the health sector and with central and social agencies to deliver coherent implementable policy that strengthens system performance and delivers improved outcomes for women children and families.

Ko tōu ake mahi - What youll do

• Lead maternity policy with a strong funding and system design lens
• Drive child and youth health policy with a particular focus on the first 2000 days ensuring alignment between maternal health early childhood youth services and wider social system settings
• Provide authoritative advice to Ministers and senior leaders producing highquality Cabinet papers briefings and advice that clearly articulate strategic choices tradeoffs and funding implications.
• Lead and influence across government building strong working relationships with agencies beyond health and aligning policy funding and delivery settings to shared outcomes.
• Build policy capability through coaching providing deep analytical support and working collaboratively with colleagues
• Establishing and leveraging trusted relationships across the Ministry and sector
• Ensuring equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations are reflected in every piece of work.

Ko ngā pūkenga ōu - What youll bring

• Extensive experience leading complex policy development and providing high quality advice to Ministers.
• Demonstrated experience shaping funding and system settings
• Strong crossgovernment experience with the credibility and skill to lead work programmes involving multiple agencies and differing policy funding and operating models
• Highly developed analytical capability including working with quantitative analysis and modelling to inform funding investment and system decisions
• Strong programme and project planning capability delivering work on time and within budget.
• Political astuteness and sound judgement with experience advising Ministers and senior leaders on complex crosscutting issues.
• A tertiary qualification in health public policy or a related field or equivalent senior policy experience.

Ngā hua o tō mātou whare - What we bring

Discover a world of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Were not just a workplace; were a whanau that values your well-being and the importance of work-life balance. At Manatū Hauora we value the authentic you ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective matters. Your wellness is our priority with comprehensive support and resources to keep you thriving. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare.

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. Please contact us if you require any support to ensure the recruitment process is accessible.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply

Applications close on Thursday 2nd April.

Please note that you must have permanent working rights and be based in Wellington to be eligible for this position. If you plan on relocating please state in your cover letter.

Click here to view the position description and apply. Please follow the online process at our Careers Website to apply. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions email the recruitment team at .