Analyst, Green Bond Team

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Exciting opportunity to help drive positive environmental outcomes

• Fixed term, full-time role
• Financial analysis and relationship management with an environmental lens
• Join our talented and high performing team

Mō mātou | About Us

At The Treasury Te Tai Ōhanga we're creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. We're the Government's economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.

Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealand's biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country's collective tomorrow.

The Green Bond Team sits within New Zealand Debt Management, the part of the New Zealand Treasury responsible for managing the Government's debt and overall cash flows. 

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

This role in the Green Bond Team supplies critical support to the operation of the New Zealand Sovereign Green Bond Programme. The Programme was established in 2022 and in 2024 we will produce our first public impact report while continuing to build and maintain the Programme. This is a dynamic space where we are all still learning as international best practice evolves.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lots of collaboration across the public sector - to gather and share information and provide technical support and advice
• Building and maintaining spreadsheets and extracting reporting from them
• Gap analysis: what metrics and indicators can agencies provide v. what are international investor expectations
• Research and advice on the use of environmental metrics, especially in financial decision-making 
• Assessing which government expenditures are suitable for the Programme.

This is a fixed term position until December 2025. Appointing remuneration for this role will be between $90,041 and $105,930 per annum, based on skills and experience.

Ō pūmanawa | About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring: 

• Demonstrable interest in sustainability issues and sustainable finance
• Advanced excel skills
• The ability to think independently, take initiative and drive outcomes, especially when information is changing or is incomplete
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and writing abilities
• Strong relationship management, interpersonal and communication skills
• An appreciation for diversity and inclusion, seeing the value in different perspectives and experience.

Ko ngā hua | What We Offer

This is an important job and that's why we'll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.

The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.

We'll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now 

Please see the Job Description for further detail or for more information please contact Mela Greenslade, Head of Green Bonds Mela.Greenslade@treasury.govt.nz 

Rā kati | Applications close: 11.55pm on Monday 18 November. All applications must be made online. 

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)

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