Exciting new opportunities to influence and make a difference in the Economic Strategy Directorate

• Senior Analyst opportunities at the heart of government decision making
• Develop advice on cross-cutting issues such as the economic recovery from COVID-19, New Zealand's underlying economic fundamentals, and the care of New Zealand's regulatory systems
• Develop your leadership skills by guiding junior staff, owning projects and supporting team management

Mō mātou | About Us

Here at Te Tai ÅŒhanga - The Treasury, we are committed to Tiakitanga (our stewardship role) 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.

Kōrero mō ngā tÅ«ranga | About the Roles

We have a number of exciting opportunities for Senior Analysts across the Regulatory Strategy and Economic Policy teams.

You will be part of the Economic Strategy Directorate, which is in a uniquely exciting position to steer the Treasury's thinking on economic and regulatory strategy, both to secure New Zealand's economic recovery from COVID-19 and address the long-standing challenges our country faces. The Directorate works across the Treasury and externally to provide advice that focusses on solutions to address complex cross-cutting issues.

Regulatory Strategy Team

In this role you will have the opportunity to work across the Treasury and the public sector, leading advice aimed at:

• Supporting the public sector to take active care of its regulatory systems, to improve regulatory performance and avoid failures
• Lifting the quality of regulation in New Zealand, so that regulation achieves its desired outcomes and remains fit-for-purpose into the future
• Developing advice on opportunities for regulatory reform to lift living standards

Economic Policy Team

Being a member of this team would give you the opportunity to lead advice to Ministers and work across the Treasury and with other agencies on:

• The transition to a COVID resilient economy, and other near-term economic priorities
• Managing the economic impact of future shocks to the economy, including advice on when and why the Government should intervene
• Developing and implementing the Government's economic strategy to deliver a high wage, low emissions economy that delivers economic security for all
• Advising Ministers on Budget spending priorities to progress its goals

You'll also get the chance to contribute to the Treasury's advice to Ministers on Māori and Pacific peoples' economic development.

Ō pūmanawa | About You

We are seeking candidates with at least four years' experience who bring:

• Experience with difficult policy questions, economic policy or regulatory systems
• A highly collaborative approach to your work
• Critical thinking through constructive debate
• The ability to coach and support junior staff
• Comfort working at pace (when required) and dealing with ambiguity
• Great communication skills and emotional intelligence
• The ability to motivate and influence others
• A strong delivery focus

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

• The opportunity to work in a supportive and high-performing team, and internal opportunities across the organisation
• An environment where excellence is recognised, and staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential
• A workplace that values diversity and inclusion and recognises the value of your lived experiences
• Flexible work arrangements (including working from home) and encouragement to enjoy a positive work/life balance 
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives
• 5 weeks annual leave for permanent full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees)