Lead Data and Statistical Methodologist

New Zealand Government-Wellington City, New Zealand

Lead Data and Statistical Methodologist Reserve Bank of New Zealand

  • We're growing and evolving - our work impacts all New Zealanders each and every day
  • Flexible working options
  • Wellington or Auckland based newly created position
  • A tertiary degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, finance, or other related disciplines
  • A minimum of 8 years professional experience in statistics, economics or other relevant work areas
  • A pro-active approach to work, identifying new initiatives and seeing them through
  • A future focused and innovation approach
  • Effective coaching and mentoring skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to convey conceptual and technically difficult arguments to technical and non-technical audiences
  • The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
  • A sound knowledge of economics, financial regulation and stability issues and an understanding of the Bank's key objectives
  • Proven experience and expertise in using a range of analytical languages, such as R, Python, SQL and Power BI