Chief Advisor

2 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Mō te tūranga | About the role
Our Infrastructure Regulation branch is looking for a Chief Adviser to join the Electricity Distribution Team.
From ensuring our critical infrastructure is resilient to natural disasters to achieving the transition to Net Zero - this role will see you leading workstreams and projects that tackle some of the biggest challenges facing Aotearoa New Zealand today. You'll gather and critically analyse information, engage with private and public sector stakeholders, identify key issues, draw logical conclusions and present these back to our decision makers - the Commerce Commission's Commissioners. Reporting directly to the Electricity Distribution Manager, you'll also play a leadership role in the team by supporting the development of our Assistant Analysts, Analysts, and Senior Analysts.
The Infrastructure Regulation branch is here for the long-term benefit of consumers. Our rules and regulations perform important functions like limiting excessive profits and ensuring businesses have the right incentives to deliver the services that their consumers demand. Join us if you want to be a part of a friendly, collaborative, and high-performing team that is focussed on your development and will empower you to have a real impact on businesses and consumers across the country.
This is a permanent role based in our either our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.

He kōrero mōu | About you
You will bring a range of skills, experience and knowledge that set you up for success in this role.
A true team player, you'll be experienced working in a fast-paced environment and bring a proactive and solutions-focused approach. You'll be able to think, write and communicate clearly, offer sound critical thinking skills and be comfortable presenting to stakeholders at all levels.

**You will also have**:

- natural leadership as well as team player abilities developed in a multi-disciplinary environment
- the ability to be in the detail but able to pull up to share a strategic viewpoint
- strong analytical skills and a good understanding of the principles of economic regulation
- an in-built drive to get things done and turn your hand to what is needed
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- experience working with a wide range of stakeholders.

We know that a diverse team with a range of life and work experiences enables high performance and innovation. Your work experience might include:

- Accounting, economic or legal analysis/advice
- regulatory analysis/advice
- policy analysis
- management consulting
- data analysis

Te wāhi mahi | Working here
We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.
Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.

Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here.

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