Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleThe Crown Response Office was established in September 2024 to coordinate and facilitate cross-government decision making and implement the Crown's response to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry. The Office sits within the Public Service Commission. The creation of the Office within a central Government agency was a key recommendation in the Royal Commission's final report, Whanaketia – through pain and trauma, from darkness to light.The Crown Response Office plays an important strategic, advisory and coordination role to ensure the Crown is joined up and focused on the right priorities.As one of our exceptional team members heads off overseas, we have an opportunity for a Senior Policy Analyst either on secondment or fixed term until 30 June 2027.This role reports to a highly experienced Policy Manager who cares about the wellbeing and development of their team members.You will provide high quality objective analysis and advice on government policy issues on behalf of the Crown Response Office. You will provide leadership and expertise in policy development, analysis and evaluation.The role is also responsible for conducting research, collaborating with stakeholders both within the Crown Response Office and across agencies, and delivering recommendations during the development of key policy.Key responsibilities include:Provide high quality advice on complex issues.Develop and present advice to senior management and Ministers.Have a breadth of view of organisational issues and an understanding of the key imperatives of other agencies with which they work.Analyse and review all available information and recommend options for implementation of new policies.Ensure the implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Human Rights and equity considerations are fully addressed in policy work.Represent the Crown Response Office in the policy development process including taking part in cross-agency working groups.Coordinate input from team members and other contributors.Carry out analysis of existing policies, processes, products and services; propose and, where applicable, recommend improvements in line with operational standards, legislation, or organisational requirements.Consult with internal and external stakeholders to gain support for proposed initiatives or policies, identifying and overcoming barriers as appropriate.You will ideally bring:Comprehensive knowledge of one or more areas of social policy.A good understanding of the policy process, and of parliamentary processes and the workings of legislation.Policy knowledge relevant to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care is desirable.Experience at a senior level in a large complex organisation.Leadership of regulatory, governance and social policy implementation programmes of work within an inter-agency environment.A good understanding of policy implementation and issues that are likely to impact it.Ability to produce and recognise high quality policy work and provide peer support and coaching to colleagues.Project management skills and/or the ability to work in a fast-paced, project environment.Familiarity with basic statistical analysis is desirable.Sound knowledge of government, public sector delivery structures and systems.Stakeholder engagement and developments of networks at a senior level.Experience in cross-functional leadership including the ability to gain the support of key stakeholders across multiple levels.An understanding and appreciation of issues and concerns within the Māori, Pasifika and whaikaha/Deaf and disabled communities.Knowledge of te aoMāori, tikanga and kawa and/or be open to developing a sound understanding of the implications of Te Tiriti on today's society and public service.You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity to 30 June 2027. This role usually pays between $107,146 -$130,507 and is negotiable depending on skills and experience. The top of the band is $143,313.Applications will close at on Sunday 21 September 2025.For questions or if you are having technical difficulties applying online please email .
