Senior Analyst - Communities, Learning and Work Have you got what it takes to shape Aotearoa New Zealand's tomorrow? This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a highly skilled policy professional to join our Communities, Learning, and Work team. Joining our team will see you working in a caring and collaborative team environment, advancing your skills and career, while shaping a better tomorrow for all New Zealanders. 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. Our Communities, Learning, and Work team advises the Minister of Finance on the Education, Tertiary, Workplace Relations and Safety, Immigration and population portfolios. In addition, the team also provides advice on public sector pay and pay equity issues, their fiscal implications and management. In this role we're looking for an enthusiastic and talented professional to join us in an important role for managing Government finances and achieving outcomes. This role will be responsible for key deliverables for the public sector pay and pay equity system, including: Working with other Treasury teams and agencies on collective bargaining and pay equity claims; Advising the Minister of Finance on public sector pay and pay equity issues; Developing long-term strategy in conjunction with central agencies; Assisting the wider team on other priority areas, such as Budget advice and Treasury policy positions. This important work takes a special kind of person with a passion for making a difference and getting things done. You will have a strong policy, or policy adjacent, background in the public sector and excellent relationship management skills. It would be useful for you to have experience or deep understanding of employment relations. This could be through policy in the area or practical exposure to department pay setting or collective negotiations (including pay equity). Our ideal candidate will also have: An understanding and appreciation of Treasury's public finance and economic advisor roles; Ability to manage a varied workload with competing priorities; Ability to work independently and contribute to team priorities; Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to translate analysis into outputs which are easily interpreted by a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders; Well-developed policy, numerical literacy, critical thinking skills; A forward-looking focus, being able to identify issues before they are immediately urgent. 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. Apply online. Applications close 5pm on 12 November 2024. Kia Pono (Making a Difference) | Kia Whakamana (Enhancing Mana) | Kia Hono (Achieving Together) #J-18808-Ljbffr