Senior Economic Analyst

Senior Economic Analyst.

A fixed term opportunity to join an experienced and collaborative Policy Analysis team working on a variety of policy and analytical projects.

Te tūranga – The role

The Senior Analyst is a pivotal role responsible for conducting in-depth analysis and/or research across a range of areas to address complex questions and challenges facing both the New Zealand and global economies and financial markets.

This role is part of the Policy Analysis team that contributes to shaping Reserve Bank policies, supporting decision-making, and advancing our understanding of central banking. This role plays a crucial part in driving excellence in all aspects of monetary policy, ultimately contributing to informed policy formulation, effective communication, and strategic initiatives.

This is a fixed term role through to September 2026.

Ō pūkenga – About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A post-graduate degree in economics, finance, or a similar quantitative field

• At least three years of professional experience, preferably within a policy-making institution

• Proven knowledge of and experience with economic frameworks

• The ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and build stakeholder relationships

• A robust understanding of interactions between economic factors, financial systems, and monetary and financial policies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to apply economics to practical policy problems

• Ability to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to their skill development

• An intellectual curiosity and drive to find answers

Ngā painga – What we offer

We have a broad range of responsibilities and great opportunities to match people across all stages of careers. We encourage an inclusive and positive workplace culture. We support flexible working and work-life balance. Our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working from home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities

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Ko wai matou – Who we are  

We're kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.  

We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We're building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.  

Ngā painga – What we can offer you  

The Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.  

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Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested?  

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Applications for this role close at 5pm Monday 17th November.  Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you'll be a great fit for the role.