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Team members have opportunities to work across both teams on a broad range of work programme areas.\nThe Welfare System team provides advice on system-level welfare settings to support the government’s welfare reforms to ensure that the welfare system is fair, accessible and fit for purpose. Current high-priority projects include enabling the use of automated decision making and welfare settings for 18/19 year-olds.\nThe Income Support team provides advice on the design of the income support system, which includes considering the adequacy of payments and impacts on poverty and inequality, the impacts on financial incentives to work, and the interactions of these payments with other systems. Some key current work programme areas include the policy design for Income Charging (using PAYE information shared by Inland Revenue to calculate how much financial assistance people can receive from MSD), annual adjustments to benefit rates and payments, and policy settings related to Working for Families.\nAcross the group there are a diverse range of opportunities, including working on high-priority Ministerial initiatives, progressing changes to primary legislation, and developing advice with direct operational implications. We work hard to ensure policy settings reflect the diverse needs and wellbeing of New Zealanders while maintaining a strong focus on staff wellbeing and personal work/life balance. We pride ourselves on investing in, developing and supporting staff to reach their full potential.\nThe wider Policy Branch provides advice to several Ministerial portfolios, including: social development and employment; child wellbeing and poverty reduction; disability issues; housing; seniors; and youth. The Policy Branch works closely with other teams within the Ministry as well as other government agencies and key external stakeholders.\nSkills and experience | He pūkenga tou\nWe're keen to hear from motivated Policy Analysts who will fit our collegial, supportive culture, and have the action orientation to shape, lead and contribute to policy work that is a priority for Ministers and our Chief Executive.\nThings we are looking for in all applicants:\nstrong analytical and critical thinking ability\na track record producing quality policy advice or contributing to advice that is clear, well-reasoned and politically neutral\ngreat people skills and managing stakeholders, internally and externally\nclear communication skills\nunderstanding of te Ao Māori and commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi\ndata and quantitative skills and experience are particularly desirable \nThe qualities we value in candidates are:\ncuriosity\nability to work at pace\nperseverance and resilience under pressure\nclear communication skills\ncollaborative working style\nBenefits of working in Policy at MSD\nWe work with a strong sense of purpose and people focus to deliver high quality policy advice in a fun, supportive environment that values everyone’s contributions. We are proud of the collaboration that occurs across teams and the culture we’ve created\nWe are a large organisation with policies and services that support most New Zealanders at some point in their life - from Childcare Assistance to Superannuation\nWe work collaboratively with the service delivery groups of our ministry, to ensure fit for purpose policies - you can see the policies you’ve developed right through to operational implementation\nMSD’s strategic direction - Te Pae Tawhiti - sets out a strong vision and purpose for MSD\nWe are committed to building diversity, accessibility and inclusion in our workplace\nAs a Treaty of Waitangi partner, we work towards supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. We aim to acknowledge and be guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and to pursue the following values in our work:\nmanaaki - we care about the wellbeing and success of people;\nmahi tahi - we work together, making a difference for communities;\nwhānau - we are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place\ntika me te pono - we do the right thing with integrity.\nIf you like variety in your work, and enjoy contributing to a friendly, collaborative team environment, we welcome your application.\nPosition Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga\nTo view the position description, please click here: Policy Analyst position description\nSalary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00\nApplications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: 11.59pm on Wednesday, 21st October 2026\nAbout us | Mō mātou\nThe Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.\nWe provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.\nAs a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.\nOur people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.\nHow to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono\nBefore you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitment\nTo apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.\nNote: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight which role you are applying for and how your experience relates to the things we are looking for.\nWe may also be accepting candidates for other policy teams. MSD’s Policy branch is made up of the following groups:\nRegional, Social and Inquiries\nInternational, Disability and Generational\nHousing, Employment and Labour Market\nWelfare System and Income Support\nChild Wellbeing and Poverty Reduction\nTransformation\nAll applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at \nInternal MSD Employees - please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.\nJoining us | Ko te hono mai\nJoining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.\nWe show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. 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