Assistant Analyst/Analyst (Multiple vacancies), Infrastructure Regulation at NZ Commerce Commission, Wellington or Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Our Infrastructure Regulation branch is looking to fill multiple vacancies for intelligent and inquisitive Assistant Analysts or Analysts with strong analytical and communication skills. Based in either our Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) or Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office, we are offering both permanent and fixed term positions through to December 2023.

 

You'll be contributing to the successful regulation of key infrastructure across New Zealand such as electricity lines, gas pipelines, major international airports, and fibre broadband. Climate change and achieving the transition to carbon zero are big issues for the organisations the Commerce Commission regulates. Be a part of the branch that is looking at these challenges from the regulation side.

 

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The Infrastructure Regulation branch is here for the long-term benefit of consumers and our rules and regulations perform important functions like limiting excessive profits and ensuring businesses have the right incentives to innovate and invest to deliver the services that their consumers demand.

 

You could be part of a team that analyses the performance of our key infrastructure sectors, or in a team that focuses on price quality regulation for these sectors. In this busy and varied role, you'll get the opportunity to learn about all sectors we regulate. You'll work on multiple projects within multi-disciplinary teams made up of lawyers, economists and technical specialists. You'll gather and critically analyse information, identify key issues, draw logical conclusions and help present these back to our decision makers.  

 

He kōrero mōu | About you

A true team player, you'll be experienced working in a fast-paced environment and bring a proactive and solutions-focused approach. You'll be able to think, write and communicate clearly and offer sound critical thinking skills and be comfortable presenting to stakeholders at all levels.

 

You will also have some of the following:

•           the ability to prioritise, focus on high value outputs and resolve challenging problems

•           relationship management skills

•           policy or regulatory experience

•           report writing experience

•           the ability to understand accounting and economic principles and interpret legislation.

 

We know that a diverse team with a range of life and work experiences enables high performance and innovation. Your work experience might include:

 

•           technical accounting analysis

•           finance and capital budgeting

•           financial audit

•           economic or legal policy analysis

A university degree in an analytical field (e.g. accounting, commerce, law, science, or statistics) would be an advantage but is not essential.

 

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.

 

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

 

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 Monday 6 February 2023.

 

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.

 

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.