Head of Economic & External Strategy

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Five weeks annual leave

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee networks

Job summary

New Zealand Government’s Treasury seeks a Unit Manager to lead the Economic and External Strategy team, turning complex issues into practical advice for Ministers and working across government to drive progress.

You’ll oversee analysts and policy professionals, steer priorities, and help shape economic policy, international engagement and development spending while fostering an inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and coaching teams to deliver results.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to test assumptions and apply economic frameworks.
• Strategic delivery leadership with influencing and communication skills.
• Experience advising Ministers would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities, manage resources and deliver results as demands change.
• Provide robust economic analysis and clear, practical advice to Ministers and senior decision-makers.
• Build capability and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment.
• Build partnerships across Treasury, government and external organisations to strengthen advice and system performance.
• Work with other leaders to shape priorities and connect work across the team’s portfolios.

Skills

People leadership

Analytical skills

Strategic leadership

Influencing & communication

Job description

New Zealand Government’s Treasury seeks a Unit Manager to lead the Economic and External Strategy team, turning complex issues into practical advice for Ministers and working across government to drive progress.

You’ll oversee analysts and policy professionals, steer priorities, and help shape economic policy, international engagement and development spending while fostering an inclusive team culture.