Job Title: Policy Analyst
Role type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Wellington City
Salary range: $76,463 to $101,967 depending on skills and experience
(Midpoint is $89,215)
About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga
We are seeking a Policy Analyst to join the Office of Rural Communities which sits within Policy & Trade.
The Office of Rural Communities was established within the Ministry for Primary Industries in October 2021 to promote and build more widespread and effective rural proofing across Government. It works to deliver policy and system advice on issues facing rural communities and how government policies affect them.
Rural communities represent around 15% of New Zealand's population and play a pivotal role in sectors, such as, primary industries and tourism. They face unique challenges and so their perspectives and experiences are needed to better inform policy development. Thriving rural communities are important for New Zealand's success.
The Office for Rural Communities is responsible for providing rural perspectives in policymaking, and evidence-based advice and support to other government agencies and Ministers.
As a Policy Analyst, you will get to work across government on a range of topics and facilitate engagement internally and with other agencies.
About You - Mou
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, a solution focussed approach, and ability to forge effective partnerships.
You will have a sound understanding of government processes, including Parliamentary processes.
You will have some experience supporting Ministers by providing timely and relevant responses to Ministerial and Parliamentary questions, Official Information Act requests and preparing Ministerial correspondence.
About the Team - Mo to matou Ropu
You will work with a Wellington based team, reporting to the Manager, Office For Rural Communities, and work alongside other policy analysts within the team and the wider Resource and Rural Communities Directorate.
This team brings strong industry knowledge and promotes strategic thinking. The team has a collaborative working style so that everyone feels supported in contributing to our collective goals.
The team also works closely with the wider Policy & Trade branch, government agencies and industry so there is ample opportunity to build meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
About MPI - Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua
We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki - guardianship of our natural resources.
Benefits of working at MPI - Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua
- Annual Wellness payment
- Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames
- Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake?
We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.
We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.
In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.
To view the position description and/or apply online, please click "APPLY" or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it - click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 8th September 2025
If you have any questions about the role, please email george.mitrakas@mpi.govt.nz
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