Principal Economist, Economics at Ministry of Transport, Wellington - Wairarapa Team and Group: Economics, Sector Strategy
Position Type: Fixed Term, Full time (38) hours per week
Location: Wellington CBD office (Queens Wharf) / 2x flexible WFH days per week
Salary: $127,142 - $155,000 per annum (+ KiwiSaver)
Supportive & friendly work environmentSmall agile and performance focused government agency12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunityWellington CBD based (Queens Wharf) | Modern OfficesAbout the Ministry of Transport The Ministry of Transport is the system leader for transport in New Zealand. The Ministry is the government's principal adviser on transport policy, regulation and investment. We play a crucial role in ensuring the transport system is working to improve prosperity for New Zealanders.
The Ministry is a small, agile, and friendly organisation which maintains a culture that is collaborative, bold, and invested.
About the opportunity Led by our Chief Economist and Manager, our friendly Economics team is responsible for providing economic advice and economic appraisal services across the Ministry. Our goal is to enable the delivery of excellent advice and provide insights derived from the latest evidence.
You will need to be confident working across the organisation to support and influence policy through economic advice. You will lead economic and cost benefit analyses on a range of transport matters and provide technical review of draft policy documents (including cost recovery and regulatory impact statements) prepared by other areas of the Ministry. You will provide expert advice and solid leadership, coach and mentor other staff to build the overall capability of the team and support greater use of economic frameworks in advice across the Ministry.
What you'll bring This is an excellent opportunity to use your previous relevant experience within central government organisations and contribute to better policy decisions using your economic knowledge. You will need:
The ability to communicate complex technical information and convey the key findings from economic analysis into plain EnglishExcellent interpersonal skillsA post-graduate qualification in an economic field, with a strong quantitative backgroundExtensive experience in applying and guiding the use of economic concepts, principles, frameworks and techniques in different contexts to dissect, identify and solve policy issuesProven ability to lead projects or aid in their delivery via a support rolePrevious experience coaching and mentoring in a leading roleSalary range The base salary range for this position is $127,142 - $155,000 per annum (+ KiwiSaver). The salary offered will reflect skills and experience.
What we offer Supportive, flexible work environment and individual development plansLaptop, mobile and work from home IT equipmentModern offices located right on the wharf with collaborative working spaces, showers, storage for bicycles/scooters and personal lockersA range of employee led networksHow to apply To view the job description, or apply online, click Apply. Please include a CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
To apply for this role, you must have right to live and work in New Zealand. You will need to be based in Wellington or ready to relocate. Other locations will not be considered.
Applications close midnight, Thursday 29 August 2024. For further information or to speak confidentially, please contact Kitty McCool, Recruitment Adviser at ******
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels relevant, valued, and supported.
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