Senior Analyst

**Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand's tomorrow?**

**This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of New Zealand's tax system. 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.**

**Mo m tou | About Us**

At Te Tai Ohanga - The Treasury, we are committed to Tiakitanga to make Aotearoa a better place for people today and in the future. We safeguard New Zealand's finances and are the Government's trusted economic advisor. Our vision is to lift living standards for all New Zealanders.

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 and senior decision-makers to shape our country's collective tomorrow.

The **Tax Strategy team** provides tax policy advice to the Ministers of Finance and Revenue, working alongside Inland Revenue. We focus on the issues that have the most significant economic, fiscal, or wider implications, and on shaping the overall strategic direction for tax policy.

**Korero mo te turanga | About the Role**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Analyst in our Tax Strategy team. Your role will include advising the Ministers of Finance and Revenue on the design of potential tax policy changes, while working closely with officials across the Treasury and at Inland Revenue. The work programme is flexible and your responsibilities will be tailored to your skills, interests and business needs at the time. We expect that it would cover a mix of:

- Supporting the tax policy work programme for Budget 2025 and future Budgets,
- Engaging with a range of stakeholders in the public, private and NGO sectors, and
- Research and analysis to deepen Treasury's thinking on a range of significant tax policy issues, so that we can advise Ministers on the big issues of the day.

Appointing salary for this role will be between $126,612 and $148,955 per annum, based on skills and experience.

**O pumanawa | About You**

This important work takes a special kind of person with a passion for making a difference and getting things done. We are committed to employing people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, who represent the New Zealand community we serve. The specific experience, skills, and qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

- An interest in tax policy (although previous tax policy experience is not required),
- Experience in one or more of public policy, economic policy, economic analysis, and (for some roles in the team) economic data analysis,
- Excellent writing and communication skills (including presenting technical information in plain English),
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and an ability to see issues from a range of perspectives,
- Highly developed interpersonal, influencing, and relationship management skills, including the ability to bring a large number of people with different expertise and profiles together, and
- An ability to plan and deliver work effectively in a dynamic environment.

A minimum of five years' relevant experience is a must.

**Ko ng 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.
- Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)_