Principal Analyst Analytics and Economics

**We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate policy professional to join us as a Principal Analyst - Analytics and Economics, to create positive change for Aotearoa.**
- Contribute to positive climate action in Aotearoa by leading the development of advice and reports to the Government
- Join a team of climate change experts, delivering projects with impact
- Use your sharp mind, analytical and organisational and leadership skills in meaningful mahi

**Mo m tou | About us**:
The Commission was established by the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act 2019 ('the Zero Carbon Act'), which amended the Climate Change Response Act 2002 (CCRA).

The Commission plays a key role in developing and implementing clear and stable climate change policies in Aotearoa. We do this by providing independent, expert advice to the Government of Aotearoa New Zealand on both mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change. We also monitor and review the Government's progress towards its emissions reduction and adaptation goals.

In the past six years we've provided advice on emissions budgets, emissions reduction plans, agricultural emissions pricing, NZ Emissions Trading Scheme settings, the 2050 target and whether to include international shipping and aviation emissions. We've monitored progress reducing emissions and adapting to the effects of climate change. More details about our work programme can be found here: Our upcoming work.

**Ng Tunga | The Role**:
The Analytics and Economics team develops evidence and advice on cross-sector impacts and policies to help people make good decisions about reducing emissions and adapting to the effects of climate change. This team includes the Commission's NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) experts.

We are looking for someone with strong policy skills who can work collaboratively in a matrix structure to advance the Commission's work programme. This includes contributing to current statutory deliverables and setting up the analytical foundations for future advice.

To be successful in this role, you will bring significant climate policy expertise, and in particular NZ ETS policy experience. Over time, this role is expected to contribute to the Commission's advice and monitoring work, including:

- Annual advice on NZ ETS unit supply and price control settings
- Monitoring of cross-sector policy as part annual emissions reduction monitoring
- Five-yearly emissions budgets advice
- Five-yearly 2050 emissions reduction targets advice.

**O pumanawa | About you**:
You will have or be developing towards having the following:

- Significant experience or background in climate policy and systems-level analysis, preferably with strong NZ Emissions Trading Scheme policy experience.
- A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably post-graduate or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge and experience of a range of research, evidence and analytical methods, including emerging and innovative approaches and frameworks
- Sound judgement and awareness of the context within which advice is formulated and communicated
- Strong logic and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
- Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te ao M ori and experience engaging with Iwi/M ori
- An understanding of government processes, systems and tools.

**Mo enei turanga mahi | The role will involve**:

- Framing and communicating advice in a way that recognises the needs and concerns of the audience.
- Working with other teams across the organisation to input into statutory deliverables.
- Understanding the political landscape including anticipating how messages may land with particular audiences.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the Commission through considered input. Communicate how the strategy connects to the functions of the team.
- Undertaking qualitative analysis from a western and Te Ao M ori lens to inform evidence based and independent advice.
- Making sound, timely decisions that keep the organisation and work moving forward.
- Leading and contributing to multiple pieces of work concurrently.
- Supporting other Commission staff and contributing to the expert analysis provided to the Board, taking on feedback and making enhancements to enable effective decision making.
- Engaging with iwi/M ori in a manner that upholds Tikanga and recognises the Crown - M ori partnership under the Treaty of Waitangi.

**Tono in ianei | How to apply**:
Recognising Te Ao M ori is a key priority for the Commission. This means we work with the Crown's Treaty partner and grow our capability and capacity to accurately reflect M ori views and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work.

The likely appointment range for this role is between $149,602 to $187,003 per annum, depending on skills and experience.