Screening and Enquiries Analyst at NZ Commerce Commission, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are looking for two Screening and Enquiries Analysts in our Competition, Fair Trading and Credit branch. These are permanent, full-time roles based in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Our Screening and Enquiries Analyst role would suit someone who wants to grow or consolidate their analytical skills, is interested in working in a public sector regulatory environment or has a background in law/business/economics and is keen to kick-start a career in the public sector.

Working in our Screening & Enquires team, you will assess complaints received by the Commission against Fair Trading, Consumer Credit, and Competition laws. You will gather and assess facts, identify potential breaches of law, and provide clear, accurate written recommendations. Your work will directly impact on the Commissions regulatory and compliance role.

If you are someone who would like to develop a strong understanding of how a regulatory environment works and an understanding of the multiple avenues this skillset can be applied, then this is a great opportunity for you.

The indicative salary range for this role is $70,339 - $82,752 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 Screening and Enquiries Analyst:

• Be someone who enjoys getting things done
• Be a critical thinker
• Have experience identifying, collating, analysing and assessing relevant information
• Have good judgement skills with the ability to identify key information and identify and understand risks and/or issues
• Be able to prioritise and organise your workload
• Have strong attention to detail and assessment skills
• Be a strong communicator (oral and written) with the ability to ask the right questions
• Be flexible and supportive of change
• Have a customer service focus and a lifelong love of learning

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 asked our staff what it's like to work for Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission:

There's a lot to like about working here. The work is varied and super-interesting, and you have a chance to make a real difference protecting competition and consumers. The people you work with are fantastic: they're hardworking and smart and are passionate about doing their best to make sure New Zealanders are getting a 'fair go'. We care for each other, and our environment is inclusive. We work across boundaries, collaborate, and learn from each other.

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.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

For any queries contact Lisa Weimann on 04 472 2038. Closing date for applications Monday, 28 April 2025.

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.