Analyst - Balance Sheet & Transactions - New Zealand Jobs Opening

September 20, 2024

The Treasury

Wellington City

OTHER & FULL TIME

Analyst - Balance Sheet & Transactions

Opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Analyst to join the Balance Sheet & Transactions team - Wellington or Auckland.

Bring your commercial or financial markets experience to this exciting role at the heart of central government
Help support the Treasury's ability to provide sound fiscal and economic advice, by taking a whole-of-Crown view of the Crown's financial assets and liabilities
Join our talented and high performing team

Mō mātou | About Us
At The Treasury Te Tai Ōhanga 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.
The Balance Sheet & Transactions team seeks to lift the value of public expenditure, primarily with a capital focus and a long-term outlook. We also aim to understand how the use of balance sheet tools incentivise effective management of capital and operating costs throughout the system. Our current work programme is indicative of these objectives:

funding and financing policy (including revision to guidance for the use of PPPs),
capital performance and allocation, and
risk management (including the development of a captive insurer proposal).

The team is also responsible for delivery of the 2025 Investment Statement (a summary of the health and performance of the Crown balance sheet now and into the future).
Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role
In this role you would:

Support the development of evidence-based, commercially sound advice and recommendations to support decision makers, including Ministers,
Help the team to identify key information gaps and improve the quality of Crown balance sheet information, and
Have a broad exposure to a range of Agencies and stakeholders to develop your relationship management and influencing skills.

You will have involvement across the team's work programme. The team has a number of senior staff that will provide mentoring and guidance as you build a career at the Treasury.
Ō pūmanawa | About You
The work will suit those with commercial or financial markets experience and an interest in policy and problem solving. To be successful in this role you will bring:

Experience or interest in financial & commercial advice,
Technical capabilities in corporate finance. This could include working towards a CFA or similar qualification,
Experience in optimising, or developing new, data to drive policy decisions,
Strong written and oral communication skills. This includes the ability to convey complex analysis with clarity and conviction, including to non-specialists,
An ability to connect with and influence others,
A commitment to teamwork and a 'can do' attitude.

Ko ngā 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 ināianei | Apply Now

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