Job opportunities for graduate policy analysts average
Chances of getting work as a policy analyst are average for graduates due to high competition for roles at entry-level.
Graduates may increase their chances of getting a job by gaining experience through internships or voluntary work.
According to the Census, 7,353 policy analysts worked in New Zealand in 2018.
Strong demand for experienced policy analysts
Chances are good for experienced policy analysts due to high turnover, which means vacancies arise regularly. Policy analysts often shift:
- to another part of the public sector, to gain experience
- into the private sector, where they can earn more money.
Most policy analysts employed by government
Most policy analysts work for government departments and organisations, but other employers include:
- local authorities (city and district councils)
- private companies
- unions, community organisations and business or interest groups such as Federated Farmers.