Analyst - Projects, Financial and Commercial

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

A great opportunity to provide advice on KiwiRail performance and help us to strive for intergenerational wellbeing

Mō mātou | About Us 

At Te Tai Ōhanga - 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 public finances and are the Government's trusted economic advisor. Our vision is to lift living standards for all New Zealanders.

Our four teams in the Commercial Performance and Governance (CPG) directorate provide advice to Ministers on the Crown's ownership interest in approximately 50 Crown companies and entities in the Infrastructure, Services and Investment sectors, including some of the largest companies and financial institutions in New Zealand. Our aim is to ensure that these entities are overseen to optimise performance, manage risk and enhance value to support future intergenerational wellbeing.

We are at the interface of the commercial world and central government, and we look for talented people from a range of professional backgrounds to support us in our work.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role 

We have an opportunity for an Analyst in the directorate to work with us to monitor the performance of KiwiRail.

In this role you have the opportunity to:

• Undertake a high degree of internal and external stakeholder engagements and build positive working relationships between the Treasury and the company
• Apply analytical tools to improve insights into performance, industry dynamics and key drivers of value and risk
• Provide timely, well analysed advice to Ministers, in particular the Minister for State Owned Enterprises and Minister of Finance, on opportunities, challenges and risks facing the company
• Advise on commercial transactions on behalf of the Crown
• Utilise your specific skillset and capabilities to support the team's activities and Treasury's wider objectives.

This is a fixed term opportunity until June 2025.

Ō pūmanawa | About You

We are seeking a well-rounded candidate who has:

• Excellent communication skills including: an ability to explain complex problems in a relatable manner; the ability to develop succinct and accurate reports; and, strong verbal presentation skills and confidence leading discussions with boards and management
• Strong financial analysis skills and sound, qualitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills that support the development of robust financial and strategic analysis of the business, assessment of performance and identifying emerging challenges and opportunities across both short term and long-term horizons
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills: highly collaborative and can work effectively with colleagues across a diverse organisation
• Experience and practical knowledge of strategic and commercial issues, and ideally exposure to project management, transaction management and/or assessment of investments
• An understanding of key public sector roles and functions.

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer 

We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and understand the importance of fostering a work environment where excellence is recognised and where staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential. To this end, we offer: 

• A lively and supportive team environment with interesting and stimulating issues to address, working on projects that will have an impact on the lives of New Zealanders 
• A collaborative work environment where you will interact with a range of people, within the group, in the wider Treasury and with a large range of external stakeholders, and 
• A commitment to providing work and training opportunities that support your development and career aspirations. 

The Treasury values diversity amongst its employees and encourages a positive work/non-work balance with flexible work arrangements, so please talk to us about what flexible working means for you.

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now 

Please see the Job Description for further detail or for more information and a kōrero please contact the Talent team - talent@treasury.govt.nz

Rā kati | Applications close: 1PM, 19 November 2024.  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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