{"id":3664394,"url":"https://alion.io/job/msd-policy-analyst-community-led-commissioning","title":"Policy Analyst, Community-Led Commissioning","company":{"id":1818035,"name":"MSD","domain":"msd.govt.nz","url":"https://alion.io/company/msd-govt-nz","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Public Policy","role_family":"Public Policy","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Wellington, New Zealand"],"countries":["NZ"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-11-03T05:14:03Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-02","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T00:09:10Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-11-10T00:09:10Z","days_open":6,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":6},"description":"Help shape how government invests in services to improve outcomes for New Zealanders. \nBuild your policy career through high-impact work, Ministerial advice and cross-agency collaboration. \nTwo opportunities in a Wellington-based team, with flexible working arrangements. \nIt's an exciting time to join us as we lead change across the public service to implement social investment and support Government to achieve better outcomes from social sector spending.\nKōrero mō te tūranga | About the role\nWant to work on policy that moves beyond advice and into practical change?\nWe have two opportunities for Policy Analysts to join our Community-Led Commissioning System Enablement team, supporting a significant programme of work that is shaping how government commissions, funds and measures social services.\nYou'll work alongside experienced policy, data, economics and commissioning specialists to turn evidence and emerging insights into practical advice, guidance and tools that support better investment decisions.\nThis is an opportunity to develop your policy expertise while contributing to work that has a real impact on how services are designed and delivered.\nYou will:\nPrepare high-quality policy advice, briefings and regular Ministerial reporting to support senior decision-making.\n\nAnalyse evidence, identify policy options and contribute to practical guidance, standards and frameworks for community-led commissioning.\n\nWork across teams and agencies to bring together different perspectives, identify risks and support the delivery of a high-priority programme.\n\nYou'll be joining a collaborative, fast-paced team where priorities can evolve, ideas are tested and your contribution will help turn policy into action.\nHe kōrero mōu | About you\nWe're looking for Policy Analysts who are curious, organised and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful public policy work.\nYou'll have a solid foundation in policy analysis, ideally with around 1-2 years' relevant experience in the public sector or a similarly complex environment. Most importantly, you'll be someone who can think critically, write clearly and deliver quality work while managing competing priorities.\nYou'll bring:\nExperience developing policy advice, briefings, Ministerial reporting or other material for senior decision-makers. \nStrong written communication skills, with the ability to turn complex information and evidence into clear, practical advice. \nSound analytical skills, good judgement and an understanding of government policy processes. \nStrong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail. \nA collaborative approach, confidence working across teams and an ability to adapt as priorities change. \nAn understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how to apply this perspective to policy development. \nExperience in social investment, commissioning, cross-agency programmes or outcomes-based policy would be an advantage, but isn't essential.\nIf you enjoy solving problems, working with others and seeing your policy advice contribute to practical improvements, we'd like to hear from you.\nUtu ā-tau | Salary\nThe salary range for this role is Band 16 $93,649 - $132,211\nStarting salaries reflect skills and experience relevant to the role, with offers generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range.\nKo wai mātou | About us\nThe Social Investment Agency is a central agency, set up to lead the social investment approach to improve people's lives and to support the Government to achieve better outcomes from social service expenditure.\nSocial investment involves using data to understand people's needs and the best prevention points, implementing evidence-based approaches to improving outcomes, and testing that they've been successful. The Agency has a particular focus on cross-sector work to address the most pervasive social sector challenges.\nWe are committed to having a safe and inclusive workplace and we value the diversity everyone brings. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.\nIf you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.\nTono mai | How to apply\nTo apply for this role please click the 'Apply Now' button and follow the online process. To view a copy of the position description please click here: Policy Analyst, position description\nApplications close at midnight on Sunday, 22 November 2026; however, we will review applications as they come in and may invite people to interview before the close date. 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