Mō tÄ“nei tÅ«ranga mahi | About this role

An exciting opportunity to work at the heart of government, having impact in some of New Zealand's most interesting and complex policy areas

Mō mātou | About Us

At Te Tai ÅŒhanga - The Treasury, we are committed to Tiakitanga to make Aotearoa a better place for people today and in the future. We safeguard New Zealand's finances and are the Government's trusted economic advisor. Our vision is to lift living standards for all New Zealanders.

We have several opportunities for Analysts and/or Senior Analysts to join our Justice, Security and Government Services team.

Our work provides exposure to a wide range of issues and the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of government. Through its advice to the Minister of Finance and other Ministers, and its work with other agencies, our team shapes and influences policy spanning the justice, defence, intelligence, government administration, and cultural sectors, as well as advising on Treaty of Waitangi settlements.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

The role provides opportunities to:

• Input into major Government funding decisions, including the Budget
• Advise on the Government's policy, regulatory and investment proposals
• Lead relationships, on behalf of the Treasury, with departments and sectors
• Develop your leadership skills by providing guidance to junior staff, shaping priorities and driving key areas of work, and
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive and high performing team

Due to the breadth of the subject areas our team works in, we have some ability to shape individual work programmes to cater to different preferences, experience levels, and career goals.

Ō pūmanawa | About You

You're a high performer who is keen to further your development and broaden your analytical experience. You'll also bring:

• An ability to apply strong analytical, critical and strategic thinking skills to draw together diverse perspectives to get traction on ambiguous and/or complex issues leading to the provision of practical advice
• Experience in public policy or financial analysis and a demonstrated ability to have impact
• An ability to engage constructively with other organisations and influence policy thinking
• Effective communication skills with experience conveying complex information clearly and succinctly to a range of audiences, including Ministers and Chief Executives
• Motivation to grow and develop your skills

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

• Challenging and interesting work, with the opportunity to influence important policy issues
• Depending on experience level and career goals, opportunities to guide projects and coach more junior staff
• A collaborative work environment where you will interact with a range of people both inside and outside of government
• A commitment to providing work and training opportunities that support your development and career aspirations
• A workplace that values diversity and inclusion and recognises the value of your lived experiences
• Flexible work arrangements and encouragement to enjoy a positive work/life balance with and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• 5 weeks annual leave for permanent full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees)