Senior Consultant - Economics

About the role

Deloitte is seeking a Senior Consultant to join its Strategy, Economic Advisory team in New Zealand. You will work on a variety of projects, from policy development and implementation to advanced economic forecasting, modelling and strategic advisory for public and private sector clients.

Key responsibilities

• Provide economic modelling, research, analysis and writing support for client reports, proposals and Deloitte publications.
• Conduct quantitative analysis and economic modelling, including macro‑economic forecasting, Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling, Cost‑Benefit Analysis, Input‑Output modelling and bespoke econometric regression.
• Assist in creating proposals and presentations for prospective clients.
• Support business‑development, intellectual‑capital and marketing activities for the Economic Advisory practice.
• Interact with clients through interviews, presentations, workshops and surveys.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional Deloitte teams to integrate diverse insights.

Required profile

• Post‑graduate degree in economics, data science or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in economics consulting, policy or a related field.
• Proven ability to lead workstreams and deliver high‑quality outputs.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor others.
• Passion for economics and a desire to make an impact.

Required skills

• Macroeconomic forecasting
• Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling
• Cost‑Benefit Analysis
• Input‑Output modelling
• Econometric regression
• Economic modelling
• Quantitative analysis