Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Are you committed to using economics to improve policy-making?
Apply your economic skills to growing economic capability at the Treasury. You will have the opportunity to develop the Treasury's thinking on important long-term challenges facing New Zealand, while also supporting others to grow their economic capability. This is an exciting opportunity to work across New Zealand's economic and finance ministry on a breath of issues.
Mō mātou | About Us
At Te Tai Ōhanga The Treasury 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 Economic Capability team support the Treasury in building the economic capability it needs to play its role. We do this in a range of ways, including providing surge analysis and support on specific projects, with a current focus on the three stewardship reports that the Treasury will release in 2025: Strategies, plans and stewardship reports | The Treasury New Zealand. We also lead the development and implementation of the Living Standards Framework, manage the Treasury's academic connections programme, and provide economic training and other capability initiatives.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for someone with a passion for economics in policy to join the team as a Senior Analyst.
You will have diverse and rewarding opportunities to:
- Contribute to the development of a cross-cutting narrative across the Treasury's Long-Term Insights Briefing, Long-Term Fiscal Statement and Investment Statement, which will all be released during 2025. This will include making key messages accessible to support wider public debate about the path to sustainable and resilience fiscal policy, which supports New Zealander's living standards.
- Lead the forward agenda for the Treasury Guest Lecture series and other initiatives to strengthen the Treasury's academic connections. This includes opportunities to understand policy priorities across the Treasury and to liaise with prominent international economists and other experts.
- Play a leadership role in developing and delivering training and other capability-building materials in public economics and the Living Standards Framework.
- Use your economics to provide evidence-driven insights to inform the Treasury's policy advice and public debate. This would include developing analysis and reports using the Treasury's Living Standards Framework Dashboard to support a broader understanding of progress in New Zealand across economic, social, and environmental indicators.
The appointing remuneration range for this role is between $126,612 and $148,955.
Ō pūmanawa | About You
You will have at least five years of experience working on policy analysis and advice. Your analytical skills are complemented by your ability to work well with others and to communicate complex ideas in a simple and engaging way. You will be intellectually curious and test existing thinking through constructive debate.
We would prefer candidates with a strong background as a practising economist. Experience in quantitative analysis to inform policy development, would also be an advantage.
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 and five weeks annual leave, along with a range of other health and wellbeing initiatives, 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 to shape your, and New Zealand's, tomorrow.
Apply online. Applications close at 11.55pm on 14 November 2024.
For more information and a kōrero please contact us at talent@treasury.govt.nz.
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