Career Opportunities

Graduates in economics find employment in many areas of government and business, where it is recognized that an economist's education provides valuable specialist training for a professional career as well as a good general preparation and background for an executive or administrative career. Furthermore, professional economists are employed to conduct research and advise on economic matters in various organizations.

The following are a sample of career options:

Government Departments and State-Owned Enterprises, such as,

• The Treasury
• Economic Development
• Health
• Statistics New Zealand
• Labour
• Agriculture and Forestry
• Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Justice
• Electricorp

Other career options include:

• Banks
• Finance Companies
• Share Brokers
• Accounting Firms
• Investment Companies
• Economic Consultancy and Research Firms
• Local and Regional Authorities
• Educational Institutions
• Health Authorities
• Securities Commission
• Reserve Bank of New Zealand