Strategic Unit Lead - Economic & External Strategy

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treasury in Wellington is seeking an Unit Manager for Economic and External Strategy to lead a team of analysts and policy professionals. You will set priorities, assign resources and translate complex economic issues into practical advice for Ministers and senior decision-makers.

You will foster an inclusive, high-performing culture, build partnerships across Treasury and external organisations, and shape the international and economic strategy that supports New Zealand’s productivity and

Qualifications

• Experience leading analysts and policy professionals.
• Strong analytical skills including testing assumptions and applying/evaluating economic frameworks.
• 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

Communication skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Job description

The Treasury in Wellington is seeking an Unit Manager for Economic and External Strategy to lead a team of analysts and policy professionals. You will set priorities, assign resources and translate complex economic issues into practical advice for Ministers and senior decision-makers.

You will foster an inclusive, high-performing culture, build partnerships across Treasury and external organisations, and shape the international and economic strategy that supports New Zealand’s productivity and