Policy Jobs

We have an urgent need for an experienced Financial Analyst to provide high quality, focussed analysis and develop internal administration solutions of banking financial products in a government environment. You should have previous experience working with the Public Finance Act and understand banking financial products. Senior Financial Analyst – financial products.Contract to 30 June 2010. Competitive rate For further information about this role please contact Kay Ellis on 817 4212. If you are interested please email a copy of your CV and a covering letter quoting “Contract Senior Financial Analyst” to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . or click on http://www.dbh.govt.nz/ Applications close Monday 15 March 2010 at 5 pm  

Are you keen to help make tertiary education better meet the needs of learners? Do you want to be a member of an enthusiastic, motivated and diverse and professional team? We are looking for an experienced self starter who can hit the ground running.In this role you will be responsible for analysing and monitoring Tertiary Education Organisations to improve performance in line with key performance indicators. You will need to have an eye for detail, experience with technical systems, and strong writing skills. You will have the ability to analyse statistics and performance information, and assess funding applications. Strong relationship skills and the ability to achieve results will be an asset. The successful applicant will have: knowledge and/or experience in the tertiary education sector analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking skills excellent planning and organisational skills experience in communicating effectively to…

Business Analyst - Immigration Systems.Immigration New Zealand - Service Design Group. Service Design is a unit within the Workforce Group responsible for analysing the impact of and implementing immigration policy changes. This involves analysing the risks, costs and benefits of proposals for change to our systems, policies and processes. We are looking for someone to join our team translating business requirements to technical systems requirements. Ideally you will have: Proven experience making changes to IT systems and applications. Experience working with external vendors and internal stakeholders. Experience modelling various scenarios and processes and identifying impacts and issues. Excellent communications, self management and interpersonal skills. Some knowledge of the immigration operating environment. Understanding of the public policy process. For more information or to start an application use the link below. http://www.dol.govt.nz/ Applications close 12:00pm, Monday 22 March 2010.  …

The Ministry's Broadcasting Unit is a small specialist team providing advice and support to government on its interests in the fast-changing broadcasting sector.It also advises the Minister of Broadcasting on the performance of a range of Crown entities and other directly-funded organisations, and assists the Minister in managing the government's relationships with these agencies. We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic and energetic adviser to join our team on a permanent, full time basis and who can: provide high quality advice to Ministers on broadcasting agency performance, risks, Budget submissions and emerging issues undertake sector and stakeholder research build positive relationships with the boards and management of the agencies, and the Minister's office understand agencies' strategic and operational issues and give proactive support and advice. You will be sensitive to the political environment; have a high degree of initiative and…

The Statistics and Reporting Team are looking for an Information Analyst to help develop our key publications, from data held in the Ministry's National Collections.As an Information Analyst you will analyse and present quantitative information to a wide variety of audiences. You will also use your communication skills to build and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders. To be successful in this position you will need to have sound analytical skills, and experience in analysing and presenting data. Experience in writing analytical publications would be ideal. You'll need solid relationship management skills and be a good written and oral communicator. You'll also need strong team-working skills as working collaboratively with your colleagues will be essential. This position is full time and fixed term for 1 year to cover parental leave. The Ministry of Health has a commitment to Equal Employment…

As one of our Graduates, you will get the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and offer advice on a wide range of subjects. If you enjoy an open debate and want to work with people from a variety of backgrounds from Ministers to leading economic thinkers, then we are ready for you!  You need to be someone who is a versatile self-starter and works well in a collaborative environment. We seek graduates with an excellent tertiary academic record in Economics, Accountancy, Finance or other related disciplines. We also welcome applications from other related disciplines where we will be primarily looking for strong analytical and critical thinking and an aptitude toward one or more of the desired areas. A post graduate qualification is desirable, but not essential. Our Graduate Analysts positions are typically filled by candidates who have…

The position is in the Risk Policy and Technology group, which is responsible for developing and implementing NZDMO's risk policies (market risk, credit risk, funding risk, liquidity risk and operational risk). The work of the Assistant Risk Analyst will initially focus on the day-to-day processes that measure and analyse the financial and operational risks in the portfolio, with a view to building specialist capability in the maintenance and development of our financial risk models. Additionally, over time, we expect involvement in all aspects of risk management including policy development and project work in conjunction with other areas of NZDMO. The successful applicant will develop skills in finance through involvement in financial risk modelling and measurement, while gaining a practical understanding of financial markets. The successful applicant will have: A graduate/postgraduate qualification in either finance, or economics with a preference for…

We are recruiting to fill an Advisor/Senior Advisor position to manage, maintain and develop surveillance programmes in the plant health and/or horticultural areas.We're looking for people with the right mix of the following qualities to join our team: Plant science or entomology degree or a degree in a related discipline - preferably with relevant postgraduate qualifications in entomology and /or pathology; Have experience in surveillance for pests and diseases of plants; Practical experience in plant protection, or production systems; Established networks within the horticultural industry; Enjoy working with groups of people with diverse skill sets to solve complex problems and facilitate specific outcomes; Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills; Have experience working within a government or regulatory environment; Get a buzz from having to find robust and pragmatic solutions to complex problems in short time frames; Innovative, forward thinking and…

Principal Historians.Our historians provide historical input in the work of the policy and negotiation teams. This includes the commissioning of historical research, drafting historical material, participation in negotiations with claimant groups, developing and contributing to policy papers and some involvement in Waitangi Tribunal processes. Ideally you will have a post graduate qualification (ideally in history), highly developed historical research skills, as well as knowledge of New Zealand and Māori history. Important components of the Principal Historian role include providing quality review of technical work completed by other historians, appropriate mentoring and coaching to historians for personal development, direction and oversight of the historian work programme for OTS. The Office of Treaty Settlements has entered into a new and exciting phase as we gather momentum to meet the Government's target for Treaty Settlements. The Office of Treaty Settlements negotiates the settlement…

Analysts, Office of Treaty Settlements, Wellington.Analysts are key members of negotiation teams. They support Managers, Senior Analysts and the lead negotiator by preparing key information on different aspects of a negotiation, and can be called on to lead discussion with claimant groups on particular topics. Negotiation teams assist claimant groups to enter into negotiations with the Crown, develop policy advice, negotiate Treaty settlements with claimant groups, implement Deeds of Settlement, provide briefing and related services to the Minister, Cabinet and Parliamentary Select Committees, represent the Office of Treaty Settlements in external meetings, and participate in corporate initiatives. The Office of Treaty Settlements (OTS) is entering into a new an exciting phase as we gather momentum to meet the Governments target for Treaty Settlements. The Office of Treaty Settlements negotiates the settlement of historical Treaty claims and builds key relationships between…