Reserve Bank of New Zealands

Position Title/Short Description

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Te tūranga – The role
The Senior Analyst is a pivotal role responsible for conducting in-depth analysis and/or research across a variety of areas to address complex questions and challenges facing both the New Zealand and global economies and financial markets.

In this role you will utilise your technical knowledge to help shape policies, support decision-making, and advance our understanding of central banking. The Senior Analyst collaborates within their immediate team and across their Directorate, Group, and wider Reserve Bank, offering mentorship and leadership to junior staff, and actively engaging in project groups.

Ō pūkenga – About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

A post-graduate degree in economics, finance, or a similar quantitative field (a PhD would be an advantage)
A minimum of three years of experience conducting high-quality research, preferably within a policy-making institution or as part of a PhD
Demonstrated capabilities in applying macro-econometric techniques
Expertise in programming languages (e.g. MATLAB, Python, or R)
Experience leading and contributing to the delivery of research projects
A robust understanding of interactions between economic factors, financial systems, and monetary and financial policies
The ability to share your skills and experience in order to coach and mentor more junior colleagues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical information to a non-technical audience

Ngā painga – What we offer
We have a broad range of responsibilities and great opportunities to match people across all stages of careers. We encourage an inclusive and positive workplace culture. We support flexible working and work-life balance.

Our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working from home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?
To find out more please review the position description, or for any queries about the role please email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.

If the sound of this role has sparked your interest, please apply online by midnight 19 June 2024. Please include a cover letter and CV with your application.

Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information
If you encounter accessibility barriers in the application process or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.