Senior Analyst at NZ Commerce Commission, Wellington or Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ko mātou tēnei | Who we are

Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission is New Zealand's competition, fair trading, consumer credit and economic regulatory agency. Our mission is to make New Zealanders better off by ensuring our markets work well and consumers and businesses are confident participants in those markets.

The Commission is going through an exciting period of growth, driven by increases in its functions, duties and powers, and supported by additional Government funding.

We are looking for a Senior Analyst within our Infrastructure Regulation branch  in our  Regulatory Performance team.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Youwill be joining a team responsible for completing the summary analysis of our regulated infrastructure sectors. This team publishes analysis of the performance of regulated businesses as well as providing internal analysis and insights to support our other regulatory teams.

You will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects assessing the performance of regulated suppliers and answering key questions for the sector. You'll also be key in working collaboratively with our stakeholders, both internal and external to refine our data and analysis offerings and present information in a variety of ways to target different audiences.

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role you will have experience working in a fast-paced project team environment. You will be proactive and solutions-focused and be able to think, write and communicate clearly for a wide range of audiences. You will also be inquisitive with sound critical thinking skills and be comfortable facilitating meetings with stakeholders.

Ideally, you will also have experience in some of the following:

•           data management, research, analysis and insights' interpretations

•           analytical tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, R

•           the ability to interpret quantitative information to tell a story

•           relationship management skills

•           experience in infrastructure sectors such as energy, airports, or telecommunications

A university degree in a relevant field (e.g. commerce, economics, statistics, data science) as well as economic regulation experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description.

Te wāhi mahi | Working here

We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off. Career growth and development is not only supported and encouraged, it's a part of everyday life here. We also offer a range of benefits to show that we'll value your mahi, including generous leave entitlements, study support, a range of wellness initiatives and competitive remuneration. 

We are committed to our people's wellbeing. Any support needed is freely given, providing the opportunity for everyone to thrive. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. We even offer a contribution to working from home set up costs. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.

Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.

For any queries contact Kim McGregor on 04 924 3667. Closing date for applications 5 February 2022.

Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture.  Put simply – you can be yourself here.