Analyst – Regulatory Strategy Team – The Treasury – Wellington City, Wellington

Support high quality regulation as an Analyst in the Regulatory Strategy Team

• Be part of the Treasury’s Economic Strategy Directorate, at the heart of government decision-making
• Support and improve the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) system, so that it enables well-informed and transparent decisions on regulatory reforms
• Support projects relating to regulatory stewardship and the role of regulation in achieving higher living standards for all New Zealanders

Mō mātou | About Us

Here at Te Tai Ōhanga – The Treasury, we are committed to Tiakitanga (our role of stewardship) to make Aotearoa a better place for people today and in the future. We safeguard New Zealand’s finances and are the Government’s trusted economic advisor. Our vision is to lift living standards for all New Zealanders.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

The Regulatory Strategy Team has an ambitious and varied work programme, with strategy, policy and operational responsibilities. As part of the Economic Strategy Directorate, we have a key role to play in thinking about the role of regulation in lifting living standards. We have two major cross-system leadership roles:

• Leading thinking on Regulatory Stewardship (which is the governance, monitoring and ongoing care of regulatory systems) in order to improve regulatory performance and reduce failures, and;
• Overseeing and running the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) system, which aims to lift the quality of regulatory reform or new regulation so that it achieves its desired outcomes.

In this Analyst role you would, in particular:

• Provide advice to agencies on how to meet Cabinet’s RIA requirements;
• Identify and lead the delivery of improvements to the RIA system, including through engagement across the public sector;
• Provide advice to the responsible Minister (currently the Minister of Finance) on how to improve the way in which regulations are made, maintained and reviewed; and
• Contribute to projects aimed at reducing the barriers to regulatory stewardship and supporting more agile and innovative regulatory systems.

Ō pūmanawa | About You

We are seeking a well-rounded candidate with 2-5 years experience, who brings, in particular:

• Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, enabling you to work constructively in a team environment and across the public sector;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• An understanding of the policy process and the machinery of government.

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

• Exposure to strategy, policy and operational work, all within the same team
• An environment where excellence is recognised, and staff are encouraged and supported to develop their own talents and potential
• A workplace that values diversity and inclusion and recognises the value of your lived experiences
• Flexible work arrangements and encouragement to enjoy a positive work/life balance with and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives
• 5 weeks annual leave for permanent full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees)

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now