Quantitative Analyst at Electricity Authority, Wellington - Wairarapa Are you interested in joining our thriving legal, monitoring and compliance team that is focused on issues that matter to consumers: Will the lights stay on? Do consumers have a choice? Are prices reasonable? Is innovation happening? About the role The Electricity Authority - Te Mana Hiko is an independent Crown entity that regulates and is the kaitiaki of Aotearoa New Zealand's electricity market. Our purpose is to enhance New Zealander's lives, prosperity & environment through electricity. We are looking for an experienced Quantitative Analyst to join our Monitoring team, within the wider Legal, Monitoring and Compliance group. You will join a high-performing team that delivers great outcomes, and is collaborative, flexible, and supportive. You will have great opportunities to work with smart people on interesting, challenging, and meaningful regulatory projects. Why work for us We know it is important to maintain a healthy work life balance and in recognition of this the Authority offers several benefits and initiatives to support our staff achieve this. Competitive remuneration from $90,941 to $106,990 (midpoint)Ongoing training, support and professional developmentOpportunities for career advancementA range of health, wellbeing, and social initiativesAbout you As a Quantitative Analyst, you will have analytical and critical thinking skills, the willingness to operate in an environment of continuous improvement and learning, as well as relevant post graduate qualification. You will be able to utilise relationship management skills to work across all parts of the Authority as well as the wider industry, consumers and stakeholders, and the team itself to achieve great outcomes. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to provide appropriate advice, analysis, and written papers applicable to your level of experience. Are you someone with the following? A relevant qualification in engineering, physics, statistics, mathematics, or economicsThe ability to undertake and interpret quantitative analysis, with experience in SQL, R, or PythonExperience in applying your quantitative skills to answering questions; understanding technical issues and translating these into plain English verbal and written communicationsAbility to think analytically and critically while mitigating analytical and decision-making biasesAre curious, flexible, and open to integrating ideas, information, and differing perspectivesThe willingness and ability to learn about the industry, and use of different data analysis and programming toolsAre you interested? If you're ready for a challenge - Click 'apply now' and complete the on-line application form. Please note it is important that you complete all sections of the on-line application. To apply for this role, you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application. Application close on Wednesday, 3 April 2024. The prospective start date is Monday, 1 July 2024. Please note we do not always work to fixed closing dates and will start considering applications as soon as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr
