Senior Analyst - Analytics And Economics

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate policy professional to join us as a Senior Analyst – Analytics and Economics, to create positive change for Aotearoa New Zealand.

• Contribute to positive climate action in Aotearoa New Zealand by leading the development of advice and reports to the Government
• Join a team of climate change experts, delivering projects with impact
• Use your sharp mind, analytical and organisational and keen analytical skills in meaningful mahi

Mo matou | About us :

The Commission was established by the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act

The Commission plays a key role in developing and implementing clear and stable climate change policies in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We do this by providing independent, expert advice to the Government of Aotearoa New Zealand on both mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change.

We also monitor and review the Government's progress towards its emissions reduction and adaptation goals.

In the past six years we've provided advice on emissions budgets, emissions reduction plans, agricultural emissions pricing, NZ Emissions Trading Scheme settings, the

We've monitored progress reducing emissions and adapting to the effects of climate change.

More details about our work programme can be found here : Our upcoming work.

Nga Tunga | The Role :

The Analytics and Economics team develops evidence and advice on cross-sector impacts and policies to help people make good decisions about reducing emissions and adapting to the effects of climate change.

This team includes the Commission's NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) experts, economists, and modellers.

We are looking for someone with NZ ETS policy experience and strong quantitative analysis skills who can work collaboratively in a matrix structure to advance the Commission's work programme.

This includes contributing to current statutory deliverables and setting up the analytical foundations for future advice.

Over time, this role is expected to contribute to the Commission's advice and monitoring work, including :

O pumanawa | About you :

You will have or be developing towards having the following :

Mo enei turanga mahi | The role will involve :

Tono inaianei | How to apply :

Applications close 5pm Monday 24 November

For questions regarding this role, please email

Please note interviews will commence if we have suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

To be considered for this role you must be currently able to live and work in NZ.

Recognising Te Ao Maori is a key priority for the Commission.

This means we work with the Crown's Treaty partner and grow our capability and capacity to accurately reflect Maori views and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work.

We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equality and equity.

We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.

The likely appointment range for these roles are between $107,000 to $130,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Our head office is Wellington based; however, the Commission is a flexible by default organisation therefore we welcome applications from candidates who are open to working remotely from locations across New Zealand.

Tono inaianei | How to apply :

Click on the APPLY button below to be directed to the Central Agencies Jobs website.

From here you will be able to view a detailed position description, as well as submit your application for the position.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.

Ra kati | Applications close : 17 : 00 hours on Monday 24 November

For further questions regarding this role, please email

Please note interviews will likely happen during the first week of December, though possibly sooner if we have suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

To be considered for this role you must be currently able to live and work in NZ.