Senior Economic Policy Specialist

3 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Transpower New Zealand Limited (Tpnz) Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Regulatory Economist / Advisor to join our team at Transpower New Zealand Limited (Tpnz). As a member of our Regulatory Affairs team, you will be responsible for providing intellectual leadership on regulatory matters and supporting the understanding of regulatory settings and their application throughout the business.
About the RoleThis is a key position that requires a proven track record of providing high-quality regulatory economic advice to Executive level within a comparable regulated organisation. You will have a strong understanding of microeconomic and accounting principles and be able to operate strategically, cognisant of detailed rules and policy setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn and engage autonomously with complex regulatory topics and legal determinations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide internal training and advice to foster a better understanding of the business, its economic regulation, and incentive settings.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of our regulatory settings and strategy.
  • Ensure Transpower meets its regulatory reporting obligations, including preparing and peer reviewing parts of the annual regulatory disclosures.
  • Help interpret and understand regulatory obligations, risks, opportunities, and incentives.

Requirements

  • Proven experience and ability to clearly articulate complex subject matter in an engaging manner that creates clarity and builds trust and confidence.
  • 5+ years relevant regulatory work experience.
  • Excel modelling expertise - ideally financial, discounted cash flow and/or cost benefit modelling.
  • Advanced applied knowledge of regulatory thinking, industrial design, contract incentives, or similar experience.
  • Experience operating strategically, and cognisant of detailed rules and policy setting.
  • A strong desire to learn and engage autonomously with complex regulatory topics and legal determinations.
  • Willingness to accept and demonstrate ownership of work outputs such as economic models or regulatory disclosures.

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