Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand's tomorrow?
Joining our team will see you working in a caring and collaborative team environment, advancing your skills and career, while shaping a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders.
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.
Our National Infrastructure Unit is part of the Treasury's Financing Infrastructure and Urban Development directorate and supports the Government's infrastructure priorities. The NIU team leads the Treasury's advice to the Government on infrastructure policy and commercial advice, including the Government's guidance on Private Public Partnerships (PPPs). The NIU also leads the Treasury's fiscal advice on transport and communications.
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role
In this role we're looking for an experienced infrastructure professional to help lead the Government's policy on PPPs.
A key focus of this role will be delivering a modernised suite of Government PPP policies, and to provide ongoing support for Treasury advice and Ministerial decision-making in respect to the planning, procurement and implementation of PPP transactions.
The role includes:
- Developing a comprehensive understanding of the New Zealand infrastructure landscape.
- Helping to lead the development and implementation of the Government's suite of policies relating to PPPs.
- Providing high quality analysis and advice on significant infrastructure investments to Ministers and other stakeholders, including Agencies and Departments considering or engaged in PPP transactions.
- Enabling agencies and key stakeholders to easily access and understand the Government's PPP policies and frameworks.
- Establishing and maintaining excellent collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
Ō pūmanawa | About You
You will have a successful record of advising on sizeable market transactions, coupled with a background in commercial or advisory roles across either the public or private sector, with an understanding of the New Zealand public sector context preferred. The National Infrastructure Unit's work is dynamic and can be fast paced at times; you will need to be flexible and be able to work under pressure to deliver quality advice.
Specific expertise you will bring include:
- Specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise in relevant infrastructure sectors (transport, energy, social infrastructure, defence and national security, real estate, or water), with direct experience in Public-Private Partnerships highly advantageous.
- High level of numeracy and understanding of corporate finance theory and practice.
- Experience in the preparation of major business cases and strategic plans.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience providing written advice to decision makers preferred.
- Intellectual curiosity and ability to foreshadow what information or advice decision-makers will need.
- Experience applying in-depth financial and strategic analysis to complex issues.
- Understanding of the principles of interest rate risk management and familiarity with financial markets conventions - advantageous but not essential.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, including understanding different stakeholder's motivations.
- Understanding of the New Zealand public sector and the investment management system, including the budget process.
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.
The Treasury has offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. We are open to applicants willing to work in any of these three locations.
Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now to shape your, and New Zealand's, tomorrow.
Apply online. Further information about the expectations of the role can be found in the job descriptions below.
Applications close 11.55pm on 6 April 2025.
For more information and a kōrero please contact us at talent@treasury.govt.nz.
Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)