Advisor

Reserve Bank of New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 152,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Additional leave

Wellness package

Public transport subsidy

Parental leave

Fitness passport

Learning opportunities

Social activities

Job summary

Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, seeks an experienced Advisor to lead policy projects in the Money Group. You will provide high‑quality analysis and strategic advice, engaging with government and industry stakeholders to advance payments modernisation and cash access.

The role requires 7+ years in public policy or financial services, a relevant tertiary qualification, and proven leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in public policy, regulation, financial services, or related field.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in economics, finance, law, or similar.
• Proven experience leading and delivering complex policy projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience coaching or leading individuals and teams.
• Sound understanding of NZ economic issues and legislative process.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy projects within Money Group to deliver a modern, inclusive money and payments system.
• Provide high-quality analysis and advice to stakeholders across government and industry.
• Engage with internal teams to shape policy priorities on payments modernisation and cash access.

Skills

Policy leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Written & verbal comms

Team leadership

Education

Economics/Finance/Law degree

Job description

Bring your analytical skills and subject matter expertise to lead key projects in RBNZ’s Money Group. Permanent, Wellington based. 5 weeks annual leave plus 15 wellness days. Opportunity to provide leadership in a dynamic and open team environment.

Te tūranga – The role

The Advisor in the Money and Cash Policy teams plays a senior role in developing and delivering policy that supports efficient, innovative, and inclusive money and payments system for New Zealand. As Advisor, you will lead policy projects, provide high‑quality analysis and advice, and engage with stakeholders across government and industry. Current key team policy priorities include payments modernisation, cash access, and the future of money.

Ō pūkenga – About you

• 7+ years' experience in public policy, regulation, financial services, or a related field
• Relevant tertiary qualification (economics, finance, law, or similar)
• Proven experience leading and delivering complex policy, analytical, financial, or regulatory projects
• Strong stakeholder management, relationship‑building, and collaboration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience coaching, managing, or leading individuals and teams
• Sound understanding of New Zealand economic issues and legislative process
• Strong judgement, strategic thinking, and ability to identify and address policy issues

Ko wai matou – Who we are

We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business. We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society.

Ngā painga – What we can offer you

The Reserve Bank – TePūteaMatua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include:

• flexible working
• an inclusive and positive workplace culture
• additional leave options
• a wellness package
• public transport subsidy
• generous parental leave provisions
• fitness passport
• learning and development opportunities
• access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities

• The anticipated appointment range for this role is $152,325 to $177,713.

Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information

We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process.

If there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments.

Applications close: Wednesday 2nd September.

Join us and you’ll contribute to New Zealand’s economic wellbeing and prosperity, help shape our future, and the future for all who call New Zealand home. We’re one of the world’s most trusted, connected and respected central banks and we have a broad range of roles to match people across all stages of their careers. Our people come from many disciplines and many walks of life. We embrace differences and new perspectives. The wellbeing of our people and work/life balance are really important to us. We provide a wide range of benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive and succeed.