- Exciting time to join Auckland Council
- Great environment with a high-achieving team
- Excellent location in the heart of Auckland's CBD
At Auckland Council we share one common purpose; to make Auckland the world's most liveable city and deliver Aucklanders great value for money. It's an exciting time of change and we are on the hunt for a talented Senior Research Economist who shares this vision to join our team.
The Research Investigations and Monitoring Unit (RIMU) is Auckland Council's social, economic, environmental and land-use research centre. We provide high-quality evidence that assists policy development, implementation and evaluation.
This role is particularly focused on working on developing, implementing and overseeing primary and secondary research on issues relating to the economy. The Senior Research Economists are the Auckland Council's technical specialists but can also apply their research skills across other areas. As a Research Programme Leader, you will get involved in diverse and interesting projects, therefore, no day will be the same! You will be responsible for collecting, analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data using statistical analysis and modeling, scenario development and forecasting within the local government economic setting, as well as monitoring national and international trends, events and Government policy developments. You will distribute and promote reports, articles, technical publications and research papers for wide ranging Auckland Council research projects.
Proven capability in report writing to a political audience as well as the ability to explain and present complex issues will be a regular component of this role. High levels of communication and relationship skills coupled with the ability to work unsupervised with a strong time management discipline is essential. You will be comfortable presenting to key senior stakeholders and able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of economic models and econometric research techniques. Database management and working with large and complex datasets will form part of your decision-making toolset.
Key pre-requisites are as follows:
The Research Investigations and Monitoring Unit (RIMU) is Auckland Council's social, economic, environmental and land-use research centre. We provide high-quality evidence that assists policy development, implementation and evaluation.
This role is particularly focused on working on developing, implementing and overseeing primary and secondary research on issues relating to the economy. The Senior Research Economists are the Auckland Council's technical specialists but can also apply their research skills across other areas. As a Research Programme Leader, you will get involved in diverse and interesting projects, therefore, no day will be the same! You will be responsible for collecting, analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data using statistical analysis and modeling, scenario development and forecasting within the local government economic setting, as well as monitoring national and international trends, events and Government policy developments. You will distribute and promote reports, articles, technical publications and research papers for wide ranging Auckland Council research projects.
Proven capability in report writing to a political audience as well as the ability to explain and present complex issues will be a regular component of this role. High levels of communication and relationship skills coupled with the ability to work unsupervised with a strong time management discipline is essential. You will be comfortable presenting to key senior stakeholders and able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of economic models and econometric research techniques. Database management and working with large and complex datasets will form part of your decision-making toolset.
Key pre-requisites are as follows:
- Post-graduate qualification in Economics or related discipline (including finance, public policy or economic geography). Masters essential.
- At least five years' experience in research, evaluation and monitoring within Economics discipline
- Experience in designing and managing research projects
- Able to translate policy direction and stakeholder requirements into researcher work
- Demonstrated experience in utilising a range of research methods
- Experience using economic models and econometric software
- Evidence of publishing and conferencing
- Experience in working effectively on collaborative research projects
This is a unique and a rare opportunity to work on large scale, high profile policies and projects that impact the lives of Aucklanders. If you have the proven capability, demonstrable quality of work and highly positive attitude required to help us create this vision for the future, we want to hear from you today!
To apply for this job, please go to our job site,https://careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/jobdetails?ajid=KyTtc and enter the job code 41922.
Applications for this position close Thursday, 2 May at 10.30pm
