Economic Analyst

Company Description

This position sits within the Strategy, Growth and Planning group. This group looks ahead for the future of Hamilton – make decisions in the best interest of our city, create inter‑generational and environmental sustainability, and enable business investment. Read on to find out more about the role.

Job Description

He angituutanga : The opportunity

In this role you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and delivery of the analytics and modelling programme within the Strategy, Growth & Planning Group.

The primary objective of this role is to assist in developing a robust evidence base and contribute to the successful delivery of the Council’s Urban Spatial Planning programme and the Commercial & Analytics programme.

Some Of The Key Responsibilities For This Role Include

• Support and execute the organisation’s Analytics Strategy to achieve effective economic and data analysis, insights and reporting.
• Support the cross‑functional analytics programme of work, including advanced economics modelling, statistical analysis and data projects that will provide the evidence basis for the urban spatial planning, for growth planning, and guide strategic decision making.
• Support the Senior Economic Analyst on academic research and developing advanced econometric modelling.
• Operate, maintain and interpret in‑house econometric and growth models.
• Assist in developing robust, defensible insights that inform statutory obligations, policy development, and strategic decision‑making.
• Deliver robust, defensible modelling results as evidence to support Council’s statutory obligations under RMA, NPSUD and related frameworks.
• Examine, interpret and communicate results of analytical initiatives to stakeholders in operational, leadership and elected areas of the organisation.
• Support the research, analysis and preparation of reports on economic trends and insights that can assist in driving economic growth in Hamilton.
• Provide economic analysis and growth inputs to regional partners including Future Proof, Waikato Regional Council and IAWAI.
• Reduce cost and reliance on external consultants by internalising core analytics functions and improving, transparency and turnaround times.
• Gain professional development through mentoring, exposure to complex modelling frameworks, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi?

What’s the salary?

Circa $93K dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou : What we offer

Me Tono Inaaianei!

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Applications close on the : 24 / 12 / 2025 (Please note : interviews are likely to take place after the 05 / 01 / 2026)

Note : We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short‑listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

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As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If / where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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