Policy analyst, Kaitātari kaupapahere
Also known as
- Policy adviser
Policy analysts do research and analyse information to develop or provide advice on government or industrial policies.
Duration
2:04 mins
Your pay could be
$63K
Lower
$81K to $136K
Most common
$172K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Policy analysts
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices
- need to be accurate, communicate well and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- advise others on matters of public policy
- evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records
- research relevant legal materials to aid decision making
- coordinate with external parties to exchange information
- communicate with government agencies
- prepare technical reports for internal use
- present research results to others
Investigative
Enterprising
Social
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification to become a policy analyst and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a bachelor's degree in political science and policy or similar area
- a Master of Public Policy or similar
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in public policy
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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