Senior Analyst: Transport Policy & Infrastructure

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 91,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

5 weeks annual leave

Health & wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Te Tai Ōhanga – The Treasury invites applications for Analyst and Senior Analyst roles to shape transport policy and infrastructure investment. You will advise on policy issues, budgets, and public financial management, working with other agencies and the Minister of Finance’s office.

As a Senior Analyst, you will lead key projects, mentor junior staff, and provide independent written and oral advice for Cabinet decisions. Flexible work options and strong development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• A strong analytical foundation in finance, accounting, economics, or policy and advisory work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across internal and external partners.
• Experience with transport/infrastructure policy or budget processes would be an advantage.
• Mentoring or supervising junior staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-impact, independent advice to the Minister of Finance on proposals requiring Cabinet approval.
• Lead high-profile projects and guide junior team members for the Senior Analyst role.
• Support transport and infrastructure policy work within the Public Sector Performance division.
• Engage with senior representatives from other agencies and Ministers' offices.
• Contribute to broader work across housing, justice, local government, and defence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Policy advisory

Adaptability

Public sector budgeting

Job description

Te Tai Ōhanga – The Treasury invites applications for Analyst and Senior Analyst roles to shape transport policy and infrastructure investment. You will advise on policy issues, budgets, and public financial management, working with other agencies and the Minister of Finance’s office.

As a Senior Analyst, you will lead key projects, mentor junior staff, and provide independent written and oral advice for Cabinet decisions. Flexible work options and strong development opportunities are offered.