Position vacant: Editor-in-chief, NZ Economic Papers🍋

The New Zealand Association of Economists (NZAE) is seeking to appoint a new Editor-in-Chief of New Zealand Economic Papers (NZEP).

Published since 1966, NZEP is a B-ranked journal in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) journal rankings. The journal is published by Taylor & Francis, under Routledge, with an online submission system.

Aims and scope

NZEP publishes research of the highest quality from leading international scholars in all areas of economics. The journal also serves as an outlet for world-class research on important economic and policy issues relevant to New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region.

Responsibilities

• Edit and produce three issues per year, with a minimum of six papers per issue.

• Maintain the established tradition of economic scholarship while developing your own editorial policy. Any written policy must be approved by the NZAE Council.

• Demonstrate commitment to the NZAE, including attendance at Council meetings and the annual conference. The Editor-in-Chief will report to the NZAE Council twice a year on editorial duties and key journal statistics.

• Ensure NZEP includes original research, notes, surveys, and policy analyses.

• Maintain a fair, efficient, and rigorous refereeing process.

Appointment

• The appointment is for three volumes (nine issues).

• The successful applicant is expected to commence in mid-2026 (negotiable).

• The appointment may be ended by either party with six months’ written notice.

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Stipend

• The Editor-in-chief receives a stipend of NZ$4,675 per year.

Search process

A search committee appointed by the NZAE Council will oversee the selection process. The committee will include the current NZAE President, Evelyn Truong, and at least one former NZEP Editor-in-Chief.

Applicants should submit:

• a statement of interest, and

• a current CV.

Please email applications or nominations to evelyn.truong@rbnz.govt.nz by 18 May 2026.