Quantitative Modelling Analyst – Policy Impact

The Treasury of New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Five weeks annual leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Social events

Job summary

The Treasury of New Zealand is seeking two Modelling Specialists at the Analyst level in Wellington to strengthen the Analytics, Insights, and Modelling (AIM) team. This hands-on role focuses on applying quantitative methods to policy questions and supporting evidence-based advice to Ministers and decision-makers.

You will work with data, models, and analytical tools to contribute to economic modelling, forecasting, and applied policy work, within a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in economics, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, or another quantitative discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to apply quantitative methods to policy questions.
• Experience working with data, models, analytical tools, and code.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Treasury’s modelling, data and analytical capability.
• Work on economic modelling, microdata analysis, forecasting or applied policy analysis.
• Develop analytical tools and improve analytical processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data manipulation

Modeling experience

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in economics/econometrics/statistics/mathematics

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Treasury of New Zealand is seeking two Modelling Specialists at the Analyst level in Wellington to strengthen the Analytics, Insights, and Modelling (AIM) team. This hands-on role focuses on applying quantitative methods to policy questions and supporting evidence-based advice to Ministers and decision-makers.

You will work with data, models, and analytical tools to contribute to economic modelling, forecasting, and applied policy work, within a collaborative and inclusive culture.