Anna Ferguson

Senior Policy Adviser

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

About

I am an experienced policy advisor who has led and contributed to the provision of policy advice, cabinet papers, and regulatory impact analysis in a dynamic, ambiguous, and fast paced environment. In consulting with relevant agencies I have been able to identify how the options being considered impact on a diverse range of communities (e.g. disability, ethnic, and Māori) and how they can be best operationalised to support those most affected by COVID-19, while also supporting the strategic direction set by Ministers. By reflecting the economic and societal benefits I was able to strengthen the analysis of the recommended options, as well as the possible challenges or limitations.

Experience

  • Full-time parenting at Career Break
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

  • Senior Policy Analyst at Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
    Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 · 3 mos

    A 10 week fixed term role, to back fill a secondment, supporting the Primary Sector Workforce Team by leading a piece of analysis into the factors impacting upon attraction, retention, and upskilling within the Food and Fibre Sector.

  • Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand (Full-time · 2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Policy Advisor - COVID-19 Group
      May 2021 - Apr 2023 · 2 yrs

      Our work in the COVID-19 Group has been recognised by Spirit of Service Awards 2022 receiving Hei Tūtohu i te Hiranga o te Mahi Kaupapa Here – a Special Commendation for Policy Excellence and by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet’s 2022 Chief Executive Awards receiving the Kia Māia award for providing high quality advice to further the Reconnecting New Zealanders to the World work programme in changeable circumstances.

    • Team Leader Business Support – COVID-19 Group
      Nov 2020 - May 2021 · 7 mos

    • EA – COVID-19 Group
      Jul 2020 - Nov 2020 · 5 mos

  • EA / Admin Support – National Crisis Management Centre at National Emergency Management Agency (NZ)
    Mar 2020 - Jun 2020 · 4 mos

  • Ministerial Coordinator at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand
    Jul 2018 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos