Manager / Associate Director – Economics
Core
Lead high-profile strategy engagements for public and private sector clients, focusing on growth, investment, policy, and regulation through economic frameworks and quantitative modelling.
Role type
Senior IC Manager / Associate Director (Economics & Strategy)
Builds
Strategic advice, economic models, forecasts, and scenario analyses for Board and C-suite clients
Domain
Public and private sector strategy, infrastructure, competition, regulation, workforce, climate, and public policy
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
economic modelling, data analysis, strategic thinking, client relationship management, team leadership, advanced analytics, scenario analysis
Preferred skills
AI-enabled approaches, mentoring junior consultants, consulting experience, New Zealand economic context
Technologies
R, Python, Stata, EViews
Responsibilities
Apply economic reasoning to solve complex client problems, lead advanced modelling and data analysis, translate analysis into client narratives, manage multiple workstreams, coach and develop junior team members, present findings to senior stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
