Adviser, Intensive Supervision

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% KiwiSaver employer contribution

Health and life insurance cover

Paid leave over Christmas period

Public holiday swap option

Learning and leadership opportunities

Job summary

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) in Wellington is seeking an Adviser to join the Intensive Supervision team. You will contribute to supervising entities requiring specialist regulatory attention, building relationships with supervised entities and delivering practical, outcomes-focused regulatory responses.

You will analyze complex information to support decision-making, collaborate across the FMA, and help improve the Intensive Supervision function while promoting fair consumer outcomes

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capability and sound judgement.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience analysing complex information within regulatory or risk-based frameworks.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and detailing practical regulatory solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain entity-specific Intensive Supervision plans.
• Engage with regulated entities to communicate expectations, monitor progress and support regulatory outcomes.
• Conduct analysis of complex issues, identifying risks and contributing to well-reasoned regulatory positions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the FMA to support coordinated regulatory responses and case management.
• Support the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Intensive Supervision function.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory analysis

Risk-based frameworks

Communication

Job description

A great place to work. With great work to do. Ours is a meaningful and impactful role, as kaitiaki (caretaker) of the financial services sector in Aotearoa. We oversee a market that does right by everyone, ensuring better outcomes for all New Zealanders. Our role as kaitiaki is brought to life by our values; Look to the Horizon, Help the Team Work, Make the Calls and Open Hearts, Open Minds.

Te Tūranga | The Role

We are looking for an Adviser to join our Intensive Supervision team, where you'll contribute to the supervision of entities and situations requiring specialist regulatory attention due to their complexity, novelty or risk. Working within a highly collaborative, outcomes-focused team, you'll help support fair consumer outcomes and strengthen confidence in New Zealand's financial markets. A day in the life will see you building relationships with supervised entities, contributing to monitoring and supervision activities, and analysing complex information to support regulatory decision-making. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues across the FMA, gaining exposure to a wide range of entities, regulatory issues and supervisory approaches while helping deliver practical, outcomes-focused responses to emerging risks.

Your mahi will include:

• Developing and maintaining entity-specific Intensive Supervision plans, with a focus on achieving meaningful regulatory outcomes.
• Engaging with regulated entities to communicate expectations, monitor progress and support effective regulatory outcomes.
• Conducting analysis of complex issues, identifying risks and contributing to well-reasoned regulatory positions.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the FMA to support coordinated regulatory responses and case management.
• Supporting the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Intensive Supervision function.
• Building and maintaining constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders that support the FMA's objectives.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You'll be a curious and motivated professional who enjoys working through complex issues and contributing to meaningful regulatory outcomes. You bring strong analytical capability, sound judgement and an ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You enjoy collaborating with others, can navigate ambiguity with confidence, and are comfortable working with detailed information to identify practical solutions. You bring a positive, team-oriented approach and are keen to continue developing your expertise in regulation and supervision. Experience analysing complex information and working within regulatory or risk-based frameworks will be advantageous.

Ngā painga | What we offer

• 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
• Health and life insurance cover
• Paid leave over the Christmas period
• The ability to swap public holidays for days that hold personal significance
• Exceptional learning and development opportunities, including technical training and leadership programmes

At the FMA, we’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We also offer a range of wellness and social activities to support both personal and professional wellbeing and help our people genuinely connect with one another.

The appointing salary range for this role is $95,000 - $105,000 per annum plus 4% KiwiSaver and the benefits outlined above. Final offers are based on experience, skills and internal equity. Pay equity and parity are important to us at the FMA, and we are committed to fairness and transparency throughout every stage of recruitment.

Applications close Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 5pm.