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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.

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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

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Your training could be

0-5 years

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Agricultural inspector

Kaitirotiro ahuwhenua

Pay

$74K to $108K yearly

Training

0 to 1 year
Agricultural inspectors do inspections of farm, fishing and forestry products, sites and equipment to ensure they meet health, quality, biosecurity and safety standards and laws.

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Compliance manager

Kaiwhakahaere tautukunga

Pay

$83K to $156K yearly

Training

0 to 2 years
Compliance managers plan and put in place ways to make sure that companies or organisations follow legal and ethical guidelines and standards.

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Compliance officer

Āpiha tautukunga

Pay

$71K to $107K yearly

Training

0 to 2 years
Compliance officers make sure organisations operate legally and ethically. They oversee compliance reporting, review policies and advise on possible risks and legal requirements.

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Court, local government and licence officer

Āpiha kōti, kāwanatanga ā-rohe, raihana hoki

Pay

$62K to $87K yearly

Training

0 to 2 years
Court, local government and licence officers do clerical tasks for courts, local councils or government licensing agencies, like drafting council policies and issuing licences.

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Customs officer

Āpiha mana ārai

Pay

$75K to $104K yearly

Training

0 to 1 year
Customs officers control and inspect goods, ships, planes and people travelling to and from New Zealand and support customs laws and regulations.

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Elected government representative

Māngai kāwanatanga kua pōtitia

Pay

$64K to $125K yearly

Training

0 to 2 years
Elected government representatives develop, introduce or make laws and policies at local, regional and national levels.

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