- Provide a first-class regulatory economic perspective to the Ministry's work
- Develop long-term strategy for regulatory economic analysis
- Permanent position, located in central Wellington, New Zealand.
About the Role:
As the Chief Economist, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing the long-term strategy to deliver high quality regulatory economic analysis to the Ministry and Minister. You will provide an informed and insightful regulatory economics perspective to the work of the Ministry. With your team, you will provide detailed cost-benefit analyses to ensure all implications of regulatory changes are accurately assessed, reviewed and promoted.
You will build relationships within New Zealand and internationally to ensure the Ministry is fully informed of the wider regulatory trends and impacts. You will work closely with other New Zealand government agencies to provide strategic leadership in the regulatory area.
You will represent the Ministry on regulatory economic issues in public forums and industry events.
About you:
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a PhD or master's degree in economics
- Has extensive experience in regulatory economics, including experience of the relationship between law and economics
- Has a broad base of regulatory economic knowledge, with the ability to apply regulatory economic principles and insights across a wide range of domains
- Is able to critically evaluate economic literature and quantitative evidence, especially in relation to policy design and the impact of economics, law, and regulation on productivity, competition, and economic growth
- Experience in analysing complex data and using econometric models and a sound understanding of the practice of conducting microeconomic research
- Skilled in negotiating with and influencing policy decision makers
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships within and across organisations, including with relevant international and domestic organisations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively communicate complex economic concepts and findings to non-economists, including policy professionals, lawyers, stakeholders, and leaders
- Demonstrated experience in providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight of a team.
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to be directly involved in standing up a new central agency
- Work with a dedicated and supportive team, with a strong delivery focus and a can-do approach
- An opportunity to influence and deliver on a wide range of strategies and frameworks
Please click the 'Apply' button and provide all the necessary information.
Applications close on Sunday 13 October 2024 New Zealand time.
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