Policy, Planning & Regulation, Government (Government & Defence)Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission is New Zealand's competition, fair trading, consumer credit and economic regulatory agency.We have been appointed as the Crown Monitor for the transitional economic regulation of Watercare and have been confirmed as the economic regulator for the Government's Local Water Done Well (LWDW).
We are building our Water team to ensure we have the expertise to deliver these roles.We are looking for a senior analyst, ideally with infrastructure or water sector experience, who is ready to take the next step in their career for the long-term benefit of all New Zealanders.
The role can be based in either our Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) office or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.Mo te turanga | About the roleYou will provide high-level analytical and delivery support for our Crown Monitor function, to support our monitoring of Watercare's performance against the Charter set by DIA.
The successful candidate will work with a close-knit and high-performing team to consider how Watercare is meeting its service quality standards, performance targets, and financial objectives set by the Charter.This is a unique opportunity to review and influence many aspects of the performance of Watercare - from its approach to pricing, to asset management and capital programme delivery.
Supporting our wider water team, you will also have the opportunity to help shape the future economic regulation of the New Zealand water sector.This role provides the opportunity to work in a high-performing team that delivers great outcomes and is collaborative, flexible, and supportive.
You'll have great opportunities to work with smart people, leading interesting, challenging, and meaningful projects.The indicative salary range for this role is $112,970 - $132,906 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.
The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.An all-rounder and true team player, you'll be experienced working in a fast-paced environment.
We know that a diverse team with a range of life and work experiences enables high performance and innovation.
We're fortunate to have this in our current team and are keen for our new team member to add to this diversity.Your work experience will include most of the following:High level of verbal and written communication skills to complement your numeric capabilitiesStrong analytical, critical thinking, organisational, and time management skillsExperience operating within a multidisciplinary, collaborative project environmentWater sector experience, and/or a passion for championing efficient and effective progress in the water sector.Knowledge of, or strong interest in, regulation of infrastructureAbility to interpret and apply legislationRead more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description.
If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing.
Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen.
Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.Ka pehea te tono mai | How to applyIf you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below.
You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.For any queries contact Liz Martin on 04 924 3625.
Closing date for applications 20 January 2025.Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly.
If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user-friendly for them.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture.
Put simply - you can be yourself here.
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