Principal Analyst - Housing and Urban GrowthAre you a talented Principal Analyst looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Principal Analyst to join the Housing and Urban Growth Team and play an integral role in our advice to Ministers during a critical time of change in the way central government supports housing outcomes.
Quality housing is a key component of supporting New Zealander's living standards and wellbeing, with deep social, economic, environmental, and fiscal implications. Joining our team will see you working in a collaborative environment where your skills will help shape a cross-government effort to improve the housing and urban growth system and address long-standing housing affordability and availability issues.
At The Treasury Te Tai Ohanga we're creating a better future for New Zealand and everyone who calls our amazing country home. We're the Government's economic and financial advisor, working hard to raise the standard of living for everyone in Aotearoa, now and in the future.
Our talented people bring their diverse backgrounds and experiences to tackling New Zealand's biggest and most inter-connected issues. Every day, they are influencing, advising, and supporting Ministers, Crown CEOs and Government decision-makers to shape our country's collective tomorrow.
Through this role you will shape and influence the Government's agenda for housing by providing advice on key work programmes aimed at addressing New Zealand's housing issues. As a Principal Analyst, you will:
Use your generalist policy capability to navigate complex work programmes and translate theory into solutions-focused recommendations;Consider how funding and financing arrangements contribute to urban growth outcomes, such as investment in supporting infrastructure;Influence external and internal stakeholders to progress work programmes and advise Ministers in a constructive and persuasive manner;Collaborate with other experts to take a system view to provide strategic and co-ordinated advice on cross-cutting issues;Provide support to other staff through coaching and mentoring.This will involve working closely with colleagues within the Treasury and across the public service to analyse financial, fiscal, and economic information, assess housing outcomes through a social investment lens, and advise how best to deliver improved housing and wellbeing outcomes that also support the Crown's short-, medium-, and long-term economic and financial stability.
Appointing salary for this role will be between $168,498 and $198,233 per annum, based on skills and experience.
We are committed to employing people, with a wide range of academic, cultural and social backgrounds and experiences, who represent the New Zealand community we serve.
This type of work requires people who are passionate about making a difference through providing free and frank advice based on sound and well-reasoned analysis. You would also bring to the role the ability to think strategically across multiple sectors given the critical linkages housing has with other government priorities such as infrastructure and social outcomes.
We are seeking candidates with a public sector/policy background and who are confident working with numbers, data, and evidence to develop well-rounded advice. Experience with the housing sector, public finance policy, Crown entities, and/or Budget processes would be an advantage but is not essential.
If you understand how to use your analytical, communication, and relationship skills to navigate complex policy problems, then we would like to hear from you.
Ko nga hua | What we Offer This is an important job and that's why we'll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements and five weeks annual leave, along with a range of other health and wellbeing initiatives, will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.
The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.
We'll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.
Tono mai inaianei | Apply Now to shape your, and New Zealand's, tomorrow. Please see the Job Description for further detail or for more information please contact the Talent team by emailing ******
Ra kati | Applications close: 11.55pm, Sunday 1 December. All applications must be made online. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.
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