Analyst/Senior Analyst - Revenue Economic Dev

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

5 weeks annual leave

Competitive salary package

Training and development opportunities

Inclusive, high-performing team

Job summary

New Zealand Treasury invites applications for an Analyst or Senior Analyst in the Revenue and Economic Development team. You will deliver economic analysis and policy advice across tax, regional development, science, immigration, and labour market settings.

You will collaborate with Treasury and other agencies to support Ministers and Budget initiatives, balancing trade-offs and delivering robust, evidenced-based guidance. Flexible work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to convey complex issues clearly.
• Analytical thinking and ability to balance economic, fiscal, and implementation risks.
• Interest in public policy and understanding of economic frameworks are beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Combine economic analysis, policy advice, and cross-government coordination to inform Ministers’ decisions.
• Contribute to Budget initiatives, policy reforms and major work programmes.
• Shape Treasury thinking on tax and economic development policy.
• Collaborate with Treasury and other government agencies to develop robust, evidence-based advice.
• Apply analytical thinking to complex problems, balancing trade-offs across economic, fiscal, implementation and risk factors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Collaboration

Initiative & adaptability

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Interested in the policy settings that influence New Zealands economy? Join a team at the centre of government working on tax and economic development.Korero mo te turanga | About the RoleAs an Analyst or Senior Analyst in the Revenue and Economic Development team, you'll work on some of the most significant economic and fiscal issues facing New Zealand, contributing to advice that helps shape Government decisions.You'll have the opportunity to work across a range of policy areas, including tax, regional development, science and innovation, immigration, and labour market settings. The work is varied, often fast-paced, and frequently connected to high-profile government priorities.You will work closely with colleagues across the Treasury and other government agencies, contributing to advice for Ministers and supporting major work programmes, including the Government's annual Budget.In this role, you will:bring together economic analysis, policy advice and cross-government coordination to help Ministers make decisionscontribute to Budget initiatives, policy reforms and other important work programmeshelp shape Treasury's thinking on tax and economic development policywork with colleagues across the Treasury and government to develop robust, evidence-based adviceapply analytical thinking to complex problems, balancing trade-offs across economic, fiscal, implementation and risk factors.O pumanawa | About YouWe are seeking candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. Diversity of experience is a real strength in our team. While we draw on economic and fiscal analysis, the work is ultimately about people, society, businesses, and the choices that shape New Zealand's future.We are looking for thoughtful, collaborative people who enjoy exploring complex issues, bringing different perspectives together, and contributing to advice that makes a difference. In addition to a tertiary qualification, you will bring:excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearlyintellectual curiosity and receptiveness to different viewpointsanalytical ability and an aptitude for critical thinkingthe ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate with a range of people to develop practical solutionsinitiative, adaptability, and a desire to learn and grow.Experience in public policy and an understanding of economic frameworks would be beneficial but is not essential. If you are a quick learner who enjoys working with others to navigate complex issues and develop solutions, we'd like to hear from you. For a Senior Analyst role, applicants will typically have at least four and a half years of relevant experience.Mo m tou | About UsThe Revenue and Economic Development team sits within the Economic Performance Division and plays a key role in providing evidence-based policy advice that supports stronger microeconomic settings across New Zealand.As part of Treasury's wider economic policy function, the team contributes to shaping Treasury's thinking on a range of complex economic issues. Analysts and Senior Analysts work closely with each other and with Principal Advisors and Managers who are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes while supporting the professional growth and development of team members.The team is collaborative, flexible, and intellectually curious, bringing together people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. A key part of our work is to maintain strong relationships with key economic agencies, including the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Inland Revenue. Together, we focus on providing robust analysis and advice on critical economic levers that support a more resilient, productive, and dynamic economy.Ko ng hua | What we OfferThis is an important job and thats why well do all we can to support your success. Well 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.In addition, we offer:flexible work arrangements (including working from home) and encouragement to enjoy a positive work/life balancea range of health and wellbeing initiatives5 weeks annual leave for permanent full-time employeesa competitive salary packagethe opportunity to work in a supportive and high-performing team, and internal opportunities across the organisationa workplace that values diversity and inclusion.Tono mai in ianei | Apply Now to shape your, and New Zealands, tomorrow.Apply online. Applications close 11:55pm on Sunday 4 October 2026For more information and a korero please contact us at [e-mail] Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together)#LI-TSY1