Senior Manager

This is a unique opportunity for Senior Managers aspiring to lead high-performing teams and deliver impactful advice that shapes economic policy, strengthens public services, and enhances the living standards of all New Zealanders now and into the future.

Mō mātou | About Us

At The Treasury Te Tai Ōhanga we're creating a better future for New Zealand. We're the Government's economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.

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, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country's collective tomorrow.

About the Role | Kōrero mō te tūranga

We are seeking two high-performing Senior Managers to lead teams that deliver impactful advice and drive organisational performance. This role is about achieving results, ensuring accountability, and strengthening the Treasury's ability to deliver on its strategic priorities.

As a Senior Manager, you will:

• Lead with Impact: Inspire and manage high-performing teams to deliver cohesive, evidence-based advice that meets the needs of Ministers and stakeholders.
• Drive Accountability: Set clear objectives, monitor progress, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Deliver Results: Oversee the delivery of timely, actionable, and impactful advice that addresses New Zealand's most pressing economic and public policy challenges.
• Strengthen Capability: Build the Treasury's future capability by identifying skill gaps, developing talent, and cultivating leadership at all levels.
• Champion Change: Lead cross-organisational initiatives to improve resilience, adaptability, and innovation.

You will operate in a dynamic and complex environment, where your ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results will be highly valued.

We are looking for Senior Managers in the following areas:

Economic & External Strategy Team - The Economic and External Strategy team provides strategic advice on lifting economic performance, while ensuring emerging global trends are integrated into broader policy priorities. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in applied economic policy analysis, a collaborative mindset, and experience in areas such as international economic engagement, economic security and the Māori economy The ideal candidate can balance long-term strategy with actionable policy advice that addresses complex trade-offs.

Public Finance & Value for Money Team - The team oversees the public financial management system, with responsibility for policy advice to improve how government allocates resources and drives agency performance to achieve value for money. Demographic, climate and geopolitical changes are placing growing pressure on public services and the public financial management system needs to evolve in response. We are looking for candidates who can lead that change, with a strong background in public policy, an understanding of the public financial management system, and a proven record of delivering reforms in complex systems. Experience working in a cross-agency context and translating medium-term strategy into practical action will be highly valued.

About You | Ō pūmanawa

To succeed as a Senior Manager you will have:

• Proven experience in delivering high-quality economic and public policy advice.
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to navigate complex issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Political acumen and the ability to build trusted relationships with Ministers, senior officials, and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in policy development to ensure equitable outcomes for all New Zealanders.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as economics, financial analysis, or public administration.

You will be a results-driven leader who thrives on accountability, delivering outcomes, and driving performance in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

At the Treasury, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most significant issues facing New Zealand. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values curiosity, boldness and resourcefulness.

You will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to New Zealand's economic and social outcomes. We offer:

• The chance to work on some of the most significant issues facing New Zealand.
• A dynamic, high-performing environment that values curiosity, boldness, and resourcefulness.
• Flexible work arrangements, five weeks of annual leave, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• A commitment to your professional development, with opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now to shape your, and New Zealand's, tomorrow.

If you are ready to take on this challenge and drive performance at the heart of New Zealand's public service, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and which role would be your preference.

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday 5 November

Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)

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