Advisor

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 152,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

15 wellness days

Public transport subsidy

Job summary

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Te Pūtea Matua, Wellington, seeks an Advisor in the Money Group to lead policy projects and deliver high-quality analysis that supports an efficient, innovative and inclusive money and payments system for New Zealand.

This permanent role offers a dynamic, open team environment with opportunities to engage with government and industry stakeholders. Candidates will bring strategic thinking and strong 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.
• Experience coaching or leading individuals and teams.
• Sound understanding of NZ economic issues and legislative process.
• Strong judgement and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy projects in money and cash policy teams.
• Provide high-quality analysis and practical policy advice.
• Engage with stakeholders across government and industry.

Skills

Policy leadership

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Team leadership / coaching

Strategic thinking

Risk assessment

Policy analysis

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 role5 weeks annual leave plus 15 wellness daysOpportunity 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

'You will be a strategic and collaborative leader who is passionate about shaping the future of cash and payments in New Zealand. To be successful in this role you will bring:

• 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. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori.

Ngā painga - What we can offer you

The Reserve Bank -'Te'Pūtea'Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include

• 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

Find more information about our benefits here:'www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits'

The anticipated appointment range for this role is $152,325 to $177,713 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).

Come join us if you want to make an impact

Working at the Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you'll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we'll help you do the rest. You'll be part of one of the world's most trusted and respected central banks. We'll invest in you. And with you, we're investing in New Zealand.

Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information

'We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments. Check out the position description or for more information email: [e-mail].