Economic Development Research & Projects Advisor

Nelson City Council; Nelson; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Fully subsidised health insurance

Generous leave provisions

Learning and professional development

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Job summary

Nelson City Council is transforming and seeking an Analyst to support economic development work programmes. You'll gather data, build evidence, prepare reports and coordinate across projects while aligning with council priorities.

You'll monitor trends, produce accessible summaries, support events, and help governance processes. A tertiary qualification in economics, business, public policy or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Analytical and organised approach to economic development concepts.
• Ability to gather, synthesize and analyse data and translate findings into clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research, data gathering and analysis to build the evidence base for economic development decisions and advice
• Support the delivery of projects and initiatives by coordinating activity, tracking milestones and following up on actions
• Provide analytical and coordination support for Council’s events work programme, including economic impact assessments, data collation and funding recommendations
• Prepare clear, well-structured reports, briefings, papers and presentations for internal audiences
• Coordinate governance and reporting processes, including agendas, papers and action logs
• Coordinate across internal teams so economic development workstreams are well connected and aligned with wider Council priorities
• Monitor economic trends, sector developments and policy changes, and share accessible summaries with the team

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Project coordination

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in economics, business, public policy or related discipline

Job description

Nelson City Council is transforming and seeking an Analyst to support economic development work programmes. You'll gather data, build evidence, prepare reports and coordinate across projects while aligning with council priorities.

You'll monitor trends, produce accessible summaries, support events, and help governance processes. A tertiary qualification in economics, business, public policy or related field is required.