Senior Economist

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsEconomics for better business and policy decisionsNZIER is looking for a senior economist with 5+ years' experience to join our Wellington Office.

You need to have good writing and quantitative skills.

This role is an opportunity to work with former business and public service senior executives and a wide range of private, public and NGO clients.What personal attributes we are seeking : You want to work across sectors to find solutions to economic, policy and business problemsYou are comfortable with uncertainty and have a drive for clarityYou are a team player and bring attention to detail in your workYou communicate confidently with technical and non-technical peers and clientsWhat skills do you bring with you : An economics, public policy or similar degree with 5 years' related work experienceAbility to work with economic / public policy frameworks and methods to transform data and evidence to produce insights and recommendations for our clientsYou have experience identifying and analysing a wide range of data sourcesExperience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, statistical and data analytics softwareStrong communication skills and ability to translate analysis to team members and clients.Why NZIER?Our purpose is to enable our clients to make better business and policy decisions and to provide thought leadership on important economic and policy issues facing New Zealand.

We have a 65-year track record of supporting good business and public policy decisions as part of the economic and social well-being of Aotearoa New Zealand.

We offer bespoke solutions to difficult issues for business, government and NGO clients.NZIER is New Zealand's leading independent economic and policy think-tank offering thought leadership and fresh thinking.

As an incorporated society, you have access to our Public Good Programme to : Undertake economic research and thinking in the public interest aimed at promoting a better understanding of New Zealand's important economic challengeProvoke reactions and advance New Zealand's understanding of economic challenges and opportunitiesEducate students on economics and public policy.We provide flexible working arrangements and offer a competitive remuneration package that includes our bonus scheme.You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.Applications close on Thursday, 10th July 2025; however, don't delay in applying, as we will stop the process should the right candidate apply.If you have any questions or would like to request a position description, please contact

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