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Senior Analyst, Economics

• 5 weeks annual leave and flexi-leave available
• Wellington or Auckland based role with flexible working
• 15 days wellness leave and annual wellness benefit

Te tūranga - The role The Senior Analyst is a pivotal role responsible for building, maintaining, and developing the Economics Directorate's core model assets. Leveraging strong technical skills, this role contributes to shaping Reserve Bank policies, supporting decision-making, and advancing our understanding of central banking.The Senior Analyst collaborates within their immediate team and across their Group and Directorate, offering mentorship and leadership to junior staff, actively engaging in project groups, and advancing the modelling capability of the Directorate.This role plays a crucial part in driving excellence in all aspects of monetary policy, ultimately contributing to informed policy formulation, effective communication, and strategic initiatives. Ō pūkenga - About you You are passionate about the contribution you can make to New Zealand's economic wellbeing. You have a deep understanding of monetary policy and the New Zealand economy, and the ability to identify the key questions that matter to a central bank.You'll also bring:

• The ability to conduct rigorous empirical analysis, utilising a variety of economic and statistical techniques. Proven experience in the building, validation, and use of DSGE or HANK models will be an added benefit.
• Experience using coding languages for analysis and research, for example MATLAB, Python or R.
• The ability to clearly articulate insights and findings of analysis, both in written papers and oral presentations, for policy committees.
• The ability to drive stakeholder engagement and maintain relationships with peers, both internal and external.

For more information on the role and the competencies you can view the position description here.
Ko wai matou - Who we are
We're kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's financial ecosystem - enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.

We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We're building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work - reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.
Ngā painga - What we can offer you
The Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.
Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits
The anticipated appointment range for this role is $108,043 to $135,054 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).
Come join us if you want to make an impact
Working at the Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you'll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we'll help you do the rest. You'll be part of one of the world's most trusted and respected central banks. We'll invest in you. And with you, we're investing in New Zealand.
Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information
We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - Interested?
Check out the job description for this role or email us at recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.
Applications for this role close on midnight 1 October. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you'll be a great fit for the role.