Intern

The Treasury; Wellington; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treasury is inviting applications for an internship in the Fiscal Reporting team, working closely with the legal team within the Budget and Fiscal Performance division. The Treasury provides advice on key fiscal implications of policy choices to support government decision-making.

This project aims to enhance the documentation and classification of government indemnities. Indemnities provide security or protection against financial loss, and this role will involve stocktaking, creating a

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or final-year student from any background.
• Strong analytical and numeric skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Stocktake indemnities across Treasury Finance, other agencies, and Crown entities.
• Create a digital catalogue of indemnities for easy access and searchability.
• Analyze indemnities based on quantum or risk.
• Assess the portfolio's aggregate risk and fiscal exposure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate

Job description

About the Role

The Treasury is seeking an intern to join our Fiscal Reporting team, working closely with the legal team within the Budget and Fiscal Performance division. The Treasury provides advice on key fiscal implications of policy choices to support government decision-making. New Zealand is a global leader in financial transparency, and this project aims to enhance the documentation and classification of government indemnities. Indemnities provide security or protection against financial loss, and this role will involve:

• Conducting a stocktake of indemnities across Treasury Finance, other agencies, and Crown entities.
• Compiling a digital catalogue of indemnities for easy access and searchability.
• Analysing indemnities based on quantum or risk.
• Assessing the portfolio's aggregate risk and fiscal exposure.

You will work alongside experienced Treasury staff, receive coaching and feedback, and gain exposure to how major government policy and funding decisions can impact the Government.

Ideally you would be able to work full-time, but there is flexibility for the role to be part-time for the right person. The start date is also flexible and can be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.

The role will be a fixed term position, with the length to be negotiated with the successful candidate.

About You

We are seeking recent or soon to be graduates from a wide range of academic, cultural and social backgrounds and experiences. Diversity in experience is a real strength. At the heart of it, our work is about lifting living standards for all NewZealanders.

We are looking for social and savvy individuals who are intellectually curious and quick learners.

You need to be good at working constructively with others, have a can‑do attitude and be okay working with ambiguity.

Eligibility

• Have the right to work in NewZealand (e.g., NZ citizen/resident or hold an appropriate work visa).
• Be able to work from the Wellington office.

We will not be considering applications from individuals who do not meet the above requirements.

Applications close

Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 15November2026. All applications must be made online. We will be reviewing applications as we are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.