Senior Policy Analystat Ministry of Education -
Ministry of Education Wellington
Help shape the future of education in New ZealandHelp shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system. About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga This is a permanent full-time position based in Wellington.
We are looking for experienced, capable and committed Senior Policy Analysts to join our policy community to lead the development of policy in some high profile, new and challenging areas. We are looking for great people to fill roles in the following areas.
Please include in your cover letter which role you are applying for. Curriculum and Digital Team, Schools PolicyThe Schools Policy group is responsible for developing policy that supports some of our biggest within-school levers to improve outcomes for children and young people.
The group's work spans quality teaching and leadership, the curriculum and qualifications schools deliver, school resourcing, and the networks and infrastructure that support access to education. Our aim is to ensure every learner has the opportunity to thrive.
Tertiary International and Learner Wellbeing Team, Tertiary Policy The Tertiary Policy group leads interesting and challenging work programmes aimed at strengthening tertiary education at a systems level to ensure that it is inclusive, responsive, and delivers equitable outcomes for all learner groups.
The Ministry's role in tertiary education policy offers exciting challenges for policy professionals, including advising on the implementation of a new tertiary education strategy and how to give effect to Ministerial priorities across tertiary education portfolios.
Our work sits across social and economic policy, and we work closely with other government agencies including TEC, NZQA, MBIE, ENZ, and others.The Tertiary International and Learner Wellbeing Policy team's work programme is a key component of the tertiary system and an area of focus for growth for the current Government.
The Government has set an ambitious goal of doubling the revenue from International Education by 2034. The International and Learner Wellbeing team plays a key role in developing strategic priorities, ensuring international education supports key educational and economic outcomes, and regulating international education.
The team also has responsibility for policy work on the welfare of domestic and international tertiary students including the Code of Pastoral Care and dispute resolution schemes. Salary range: $100,296 - $144,560 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
We are a group with a strong policy culture that works on issues affecting a huge system that directly impacts the lives of all New Zealanders. Te Pou Kaupapahere works alongside our colleagues in other parts of the Ministry, other central education agencies and wider government to provide Ministers with policy options to resource and shape the education system.
This means delivering whole-of-system, end-to-end policy that covers early learning, schooling, and tertiary including Māori medium, te reo Māori, Pacific and learning support. Our group provides policy support for all parts of the Ministry, including their connections with iwi, hapū, hapori and Māori peak bodies, in the development of policy that honours te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We're proud of the culture in our policy teams. We appreciate and support each other and develop strong relationships that underpin our ability to deliver good work, including holding relationships with all education Ministers. Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button.
In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role. Please include in your cover letter which role you are applying for.We are also advertising a fixed-term Senior Policy Analyst role in the Funding Policy team in Schools Policy.
If you are also interested in this role, please apply through the separate advertisement on our website. For further information, please contact Anne Fontaine, Principal Advisor at Anne.Fontaine@education.govt.nz Applications close Midnight Wednesday 18 February 2026 We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging.
While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system. About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga This is a permanent full-time position based in Wellington.
We are looking for experienced, capable and committed Senior Policy Analysts to join our policy community to lead the development of policy in some high profile, new and challenging areas. We are looking for great people to fill roles in the following areas.
Please include in your cover letter which role you are applying for. Curriculum and Digital Team, Schools PolicyThe Schools Policy group is responsible for developing policy that supports some of our biggest within-school levers to improve outcomes for children and young people.
The group's work spans quality teaching and leadership, the curriculum and qualifications schools deliver, school resourcing, and the networks and infrastructure that support access to education. Our aim is to ensure every learner has the opportunity to thrive.
The Curriculum and Digital team lead policy on a broad set of education system levers, including: Curriculum, learning and assessment, including secondary school qualifications and pathways Careers education and guidance The vocational education and training pathways available to secondary learners Digital capability, access, and innovation in schools, alongside distance and online education delivery We work on complex, high-impact policy challenges that shape the learning experience of students across the country.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to range of significant projects, including work to strengthen our secondary qualification system (currently NCEA), enhancing vocational education and training for secondary learners, and understanding and advising on the role of AI in teaching and learning.Tertiary International and Learner Wellbeing Team, Tertiary Policy The Tertiary Policy group leads interesting and challenging work programmes aimed at strengthening tertiary education at a systems level to ensure that it is inclusive, responsive, and delivers equitable outcomes for all learner groups.
The Ministry's role in tertiary education policy offers exciting challenges for policy professionals, including advising on the implementation of a new tertiary education strategy and how to give effect to Ministerial priorities across tertiary education portfolios.
Our work sits across social and economic policy, and we work closely with other government agencies including TEC, NZQA, MBIE, ENZ, and others.The Tertiary International and Learner Wellbeing Policy team's work programme is a key component of the tertiary system and an area of focus for growth for the current Government.
The Government has set an ambitious goal of doubling the revenue from International Education by 2034. The International and Learner Wellbeing team plays a key role in developing strategic priorities, ensuring international education supports key educational and economic outcomes, and regulating international education.
The team also has responsibility for policy work on the welfare of domestic and international tertiary students including the Code of Pastoral Care and dispute resolution schemes. Salary range: $100,296 - $144,560 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here Senior Policy Analyst About you | Mōhou ake You will have proven policy experience at a senior analyst level, and will: thrive in a fast-paced policy environment have proven ability to collaborate with others to find solutions be a critical thinker and be able to bring innovative approaches to complex policy issues have sound approaches to developing evidence-based analysis and advice have experience providing high quality advice to senior leadership teams and Ministers have demonstrated knowledge of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori have knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
In return, we can offer you the opportunity to contribute to a high profile, challenging and ambitious agenda for change, a strong focus on the development of our people, and the ability to drive and influence policy direction. About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake These roles sit within Te Pou Kaupapahere, the Ministry's Policy Group.We are a group with a strong policy culture that works on issues affecting a huge system that directly impacts the lives of all New Zealanders. Te Pou Kaupapahere works alongside our colleagues in other parts of the Ministry, other central education agencies and wider government to provide Ministers with policy options to resource and shape the education system.
This means delivering whole-of-system, end-to-end policy that covers early learning, schooling, and tertiary including Māori medium, te reo Māori, Pacific and learning support. Our group provides policy support for all parts of the Ministry, including their connections with iwi, hapū, hapori and Māori peak bodies, in the development of policy that honours te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We're proud of the culture in our policy teams. We appreciate and support each other and develop strong relationships that underpin our ability to deliver good work, including holding relationships with all education Ministers. Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button.
In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role. Please include in your cover letter which role you are applying for.We are also advertising a fixed-term Senior Policy Analyst role in the Funding Policy team in Schools Policy.
If you are also interested in this role, please apply through the separate advertisement on our website. For further information, please contact Anne Fontaine, Principal Advisor at Anne.Fontaine@education.govt.nz Applications close Midnight Wednesday 18 February 2026 We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging.
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