Senior Policy Analyst

Leads complex policy projects, advising decision makers on issues through research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Manages consultation processes and drafts authoritative advice. A step up in responsibility in NZ government and public-policy roles. Day-to-day work involves managing advice pipelines, steering consultation with stakeholders, and writing for very senior audiences. It suits people who can see a whole problem and still deliver the detail without losing the big picture. Senior analysts sit close to decisions that affect New Zealanders directly, which gives the work real weight. Strong performers move toward director-level advisory roles across government.