Principal Analyst - Economics

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking an economist to help shape how social investment, spending and outcomes are understood across the public sector. The role leads high-impact economic analysis and influences senior investment decisions to improve social sector outcomes.

The Wellington-based position offers flexible working arrangements and is fixed-term until 25 June 2027, aligning with government priorities to drive meaningful change across public services.

Job description

• Shape how government understands social investment, spending and outcomes.
• Lead high-impact economic analysis and influence senior investment decisions.
• Wellington-based role with flexible working arrangements.
• Fixed term until 25 June 2027

It's an exciting time to join us as we lead change across the public service to implement social investment and support Government to achieve better outcomes from social sector spending.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

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