Job Description

Senior Analyst – Model development

A fixed-term opportunity to influence the monetary policy process and the core modelling capability that supports it. This is an opportunity to provide expertise as part of a significant upgrade of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s core forecasting and policy modelling framework.

Te tūranga – The role

We have a fixed-term opportunity, providing specialist expertise in econometrics within the RBNZ model development team.

As Senior Analyst – Model Development you will contribute to an upgrade of our core economic model to meet the evolving needs of the Economics Directorate and the Monetary Policy Committee.

In this role you will:

• Provide strong expertise in time-series econometrics and macroeconomics to our model upgrade

• Contribute to model design and development, ensuring that the core model is fit-for-purpose for policymakers and consistent with historical empirical relationships in New Zealand

• Work closely with users of our core model to support model development, implementation and use within the policy process

• Collaborate effectively within a small project team

This is a fixed term role through to June 2029.

Ō pūkenga – About you

You are passionate about the contribution you can make to New Zealand’s economic wellbeing. You bring technical expertise and the desire to contribute to the development of our modelling capability and support effective monetary policy for all New Zealanders.

You will also bring:

• A postgraduate degree in economics, focused on time series econometrics

• Experience in research or modelling in policy institutions or in academia on policy-relevant issues

• The ability to effectively collaborate, build relationships and communicate with stakeholders

• Intellectual curiosity and drive to find answers

Ngā painga – What we offer

We have a broad range of responsibilities and great opportunities to match people across all stages of careers. We encourage an inclusive and positive workplace culture. We support flexible working and work-life balance. Our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working from home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.

Ko wai matou – Who we are 

We are kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business. 

We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We are building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga. 

Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information 

We welcome all people, and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested? 

Check out the for this role or email us at recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role. 

Applications for this role close at 5pm on 23rd June 2026 Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you will be a great fit for the role.  Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide outlines why you think you will be a great fit for this role.