Economist

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsFlexible location – Newstead, Lincoln, Palmerston North, WellingtonDairyNZ's storyProgressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy farmingTe whanake anamata angitu mo nga pamu kau o AotearoaAt DairyNZ, we're passionate about delivering great outcomes and creating positive change.

We leverage our collective strength by uniting the dairy sector, working alongside farmers to build more sustainable, profitable, and resilient farm businesses.

A strong dairy sector means a strong New Zealand.Your opportunityWe're looking for an Economist to join our team and help shape a thriving future for New Zealand dairy farmers.

This is your chance to apply high-quality economic thinking in a practical, real-world context; where your analysis will directly inform farm-level decisions, influence policy, and support a more resilient, sustainable, and profitable dairy sector.As an Economist, you'll deliver robust, evidence-based insights through research, quantitative and qualitative analysis and commentary.

You'll work across portfolios in a matrix environment, engaging with experts in science, policy, and on-farm practice.

Whether you're translating complex data into clear messaging for farmers, contributing to strategic initiatives, or presenting at rural events; your work will help shape how the sector responds to emerging opportunities and challenges.You'll also play a vital role in transferring knowledge to stakeholders across the sector, from industry groups and rural professionals to central and regional government.What we're looking forWe want someone who can connect economic insight with the realities of farming.

You'll thrive if you bring : A degree in economics, agricultural economics, environmental economics, rural finance, or a related discipline (Honours level or higher)Experience working in or alongside agricultural policy, with the ability to see both big-picture sector issues and on-farm impactStrong communication skills - you're comfortable presenting to farmers and rural professionals and know how to make the complex make senseA background in rural finance or hands-on dairy farming experience - you understand the numbers and the paddockStrong skills in data analysisBenefits that back you from day oneWe're serious about supporting your growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance with perks that matter : Purpose-driven work : be part of something bigger that truly makes a differenceMore time to recharge : birthday leave, buy extra leave, plus special DairyNZ days offCareer growth : ongoing training and development designed to help you shineWellbeing support : wellness funds, health programs, and confidential counselling when you need itFlexible, family-friendly culture : because life happens outside work tooExclusive perks : including Southern Cross Health Insurance and more great benefitsWhy you'll want to join usMake a real impact : partner with farmers to drive positive change for our sector, environment, and communities across AotearoaBring your whole self : we value every part of you and support your personal and professional wellbeingJoin a team that walks the talk : courageous, curious, and credible, we're passionate about innovation and building strong, genuine connectionsWe've got your back : your success is our success, so we invest in your growth and empower you to be your bestTo apply click the "Apply" button to complete the registration via the DairyNZ website.Applications close Tuesday 22 July 2025, at 11 : 55pm.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Farming, Animals & Conservation 101-1,000 employeesAs an industry-good organisation, we help farmers lead the world in sustainable dairying by investing in research, new solutions and advocacy.As an industry-good organisation, we help farmers lead the world in sustainable dairying by investing in research, new solutions and advocacy.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.

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