Trade Remedies Analyst

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.Discover a career with purpose at MBIEGain experience working on high profile trade investigationsApply your analytical skills to complex economic, legal, and policy issuesContribute to New Zealand's participation in international trade foraOpportunity to travel internationally during investigationsPermanent opportunity, based in Wellington CBDSalary range : $75,114 – $88,266 (plus Kiwisaver and wellness benefits)Tenei ropu - About the TeamNew Zealand's Trade Remedies team administers the country's trade remedies system, helping ensure that import competition is fair to New Zealand industries.

The team leads policy development for trade remedies legislation and is responsible for conducting investigations into alleged dumping and subsidisation of imported products, in line with domestic law and New Zealand's obligations under World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements.The Trade Remedies team sits within MBIE's Trade and Supply Chains branch, which houses MBIE's core trade functions.

This broader team also works on international regulatory cooperation, tariff and supply chains policy, New Zealand's compliance with the OECD Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct, the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement, and the standards and conformance system.We work closely with other parts of MBIE, the Treasury, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and regulators across government in the course of our work.Tenei turanga - About the RoleWe are looking for an Analyst with strong policy and quantitative analysis skills to contribute to a variety of trade remedies investigations.

This is a challenging and rewarding role that offers exposure to significant work at the intersection of trade, law, and economics.You will be involved in : Gathering information from interested parties, including domestic industry, importers, and overseas manufacturers.Analysing qualitative and quantitative data from a range of sources, and presenting findings in technical reports to support ministerial and senior leadership decisions – including whether to initiate trade remedies investigations and impose remedial duties.Developing a working knowledge of New Zealand's trade remedies legislation and WTO jurisprudence, and helping to shape domestic practice in line with international obligations.The role may also, from time-to-time, include work on other areas within the Trade & Supply Chains team's remit.Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience RequiredWe welcome applications from candidates with : Strong analytical skills, with the ability to undertake quantitative (economic / financial) and policy / legal analysisExperience working with a range of stakeholders, including Ministers, senior managers, industry representatives (both domestic and international), and international authoritiesSound judgment and critical thinking across technical work and while engaging with stakeholdersA collaborative and proactive approach to working in a small team, in an environment that can at times be fast pacedExcellent attention to detail across both numerical and written workThe following would be an advantage, but are not essential — we will support the successful candidate to develop subject matter expertise : A qualification in accounting, economics, or lawAn understanding of the World Trade Organization (WTO)Experience in trade remedies investigations and / or other investigative workEtahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIEMBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.Mahi Tahi – Better TogetherMaia – Bold and bravePae Kahurangi – Build our FuturePono Me Te Tika – Own ItOur aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups / organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei.

He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui.

E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.Me pehea te tono - How to ApplyClick here to view a position description.All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.Email Monica Chow at

• quoting ref MBIE /
• if you have any further questions.Applications close on Tuesday, 18th November
• (midnight).

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