Financial Modeller

The aim of our Infrastructure Regulation branch is to make New Zealanders better off through the economic regulation of monopoly infrastructure in Aotearoa. We are looking for a technical specialist to join the team responsible for Regulatory Performance. This is a permanent position, based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office with flexible working options available.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
Reporting to the Financial Modelling Manager, you will contribute to how we perform this function. You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial modelling to support the regulation of infrastructure, as well as provide robust advice on the financial position of our regulated businesses. This is a fixed-term opportunity for 18 months, to support the modelling for the upcoming price-quality regulation resets carried out by the Infrastructure Regulation branch.
This is an opportunity to use your financial modelling experience to make a real difference across all sectors that we regulate.
He kōrero mōu | About you

**We are looking for someone with**:

- experience in financial modelling including profitability assessments and cashflow analysis
- proven experience of managing projects or parts of them, and a track record of delivering
- the ability to think strategically
- an in-built drive to get things done, seek out opportunities for improving existing modelling, and successfully manage priorities
- the ability to use different information and data sources to draw insights and conclusions
- an understanding of economic regulation and/or experience in electricity, gas, telecommunications, or government regulation (preferable, but not essential)
- some familiarity with programming languages (eg, R, Python, SQL) or a keenness to learn would also be a bonus

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description.
Ko mātou tēnei | Who we are
Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission is New Zealand's competition, fair trading, consumer credit and economic regulatory agency. Our mission is to make New Zealanders better off by ensuring our markets work well and consumers and businesses are confident participants in those markets.
The Commission is going through an exciting period of growth, driven by increases in its functions, duties and powers, and supported by additional Government funding.
Te wāhi mahi | Working here
We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy interesting work that contributes to a shared vision of making New Zealanders better off. Career growth and development is not only supported and encouraged, it's a part of everyday life here. We also offer a range of benefits to show that we'll value your mahi, including generous leave entitlements, study support, a range of wellness initiatives and competitive remuneration.
We are committed to our people's wellbeing. Any support needed is freely given, providing the opportunity for everyone to thrive. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. We even offer a contribution to working from home set up costs. 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.
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.