Senior Investment Analyst

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Permanent fulltime position based in our central Wellington offices
• Salary $118,390 – $143,639 + Kiwisaver and Employee Wellness Benefit

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

As a Senior Investment Analyst, you’ll provide leadership and expertise across the full investment lifecycle- from assessing proposals, undertaking due diligence and financial modelling, through to contract management and ongoing monitoring, with a particular focus on credit management. You’ll work closely with Investment Directors and senior leaders, contributing to major capital investment decisions and supporting escalated or higher risk investments.

In this role you will:

• Assess investment proposals and undertake detailed financial and market analysis
• Conduct due diligence on companies and organisations, including financial statement review and risk assessment
• Support the development of investment evalautionsevaluations and provide clear, robust investment advice
• Assist with preparing briefings for Ministers, Crown Regional Holdings Ltd, and Kānoa leadership
• Contribute to reporting on commercial and regional economic activity
• Lead or support projects, providing intellectual leadership and mentoring to analysts
• Assist with workstreams relating to credit restructuring, and the management of risk escalated investments
• Build strong relationships with regional partners, banks, fund managers and other stakeholders

This role offers a mix of strategic thinking and hands on delivery-  perfect for someone who enjoys depth, variety and influence.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

We’re looking for someone with strong experience in investment management, commercial analysis or financial advisory work, ideally with exposure to debt and equity investment. You will also bring:

• Extensive experience researching, analysing, and evaluating investment opportunities
• Strong understanding of risk management, including restructuring considerations
• Excellent written skills and the ability to explain complex issues clearly
• Proven ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and juggle priorities
• Strong numerical and financial modelling skills
• Right to live and work in New Zealand

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

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All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Jess Dalbeth at Jess.Dalbeth@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/19184 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Wednesday 25 March