Senior/Financial Modeller at NZ Commerce Commission, Wellington or Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are seeking a Senior/Financial Modeller for our Performance and Understanding team on a fixed term/secondment until 31 March 2027. You will be based in our either Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.

You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial modelling to support the regulation of infrastructure, as well as provide robust advice on the financial position of our regulated businesses. You will make cost of capital determinations and monitor the financial position of regulated businesses. You may also be involved in other work across the Commission.

The indicative salary range for the Financial Modeller is $98,796 – 116,231 and the Senior Financial Modeller is $123,386 – 145,160 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our people come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which together support the fabric of our mahi and contributes to our vision to make New Zealanders better off.

If you have the following skills and attributes, you could make a great Financial Modeller or Senior Financial Modeller.

• tertiary qualification in an analytical field (e.g., economics or accounting)
• experience in financial modelling including profitability assessments, cashflow analysis and, ideally, WACC determinations
• the ability to use different information and data sources to draw insights and conclusions
• proven experience of managing projects or parts of them, and track record of delivering
• an in-built drive to get things done, seek out opportunities for improving existing modelling, and successfully manage priorities
• an understanding of economic regulation and/or experience in electricity, gas, fuel, telecommunications, or government regulation (preferable, but not essential)
• some familiarity with programming languages (eg, R, Python, SQL) or a keenness to learn would also be a bonus

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.

Te wāhi mahi | Working here 

We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. 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.

Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.

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 Lisa Weimann on 04 472 2038. Closing date for applications is: Wednesday, 18 February 2026.

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.