Commerce Commission

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•An opportunity to help make New Zealanders better off
•Wellington-based role

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Economist to join our high performing organisation. This role will form part of a team of economists that provide economic analysis and advice to Senior Leaders in the Commission.

Working for New Zealand's competition and regulatory authority will provide you with wide reaching experience in all aspects of competition economics. This will include merger control and trade practice regulation, such as dominance, cartel and other anti-competitive conduct.

The Commission also plays an educational role with businesses and consumers to enhance compliance within these laws.

As a key member of the team, you will be working alongside experienced economists, lawyers, and investigators in a stimulating, collegial and fast moving multi-disciplinary environment. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative issues and expand your knowledge. An important responsibility will be providing advice to decision makers within the Commission.

You will need to demonstrate the following:
•A strong understanding of microeconomics, ideally covering merger control or antitrust issues
•Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
•Strong team work skills in a multi-disciplinary environment
•Experience working within competition or regulatory economics eg. for a competition authority or regulator
•Strong communication and influencing skills

A postgraduate qualification in economics or a closely related field is desirable.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday, 15 November 2017.

For more information about this position please contact Janet Rees on 04 924 3719 or email your CV and covering letter to work@comcom.govt.nz