Advisor

rbnz; Wellington; On-site; NZD 152,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

15 wellness days

Wellbeing package

Job summary

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand seeks an experienced Advisor to lead policy projects in the Money and Cash Policy teams, delivering high-quality analysis and advice while engaging with stakeholders across government and industry from Wellington.

You will spearhead initiatives on payments modernisation, cash access, and the future of money, guiding a capable team in a dynamic, open environment. This permanent role is based in Wellington with generous leave and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy projects and deliver high-quality analysis and advice.
• Engage with stakeholders across government and industry.
• Manage and coordinate complex policy, analytical, or regulatory initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Policy leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification (economics/finance/law)

Job description

Bring your analytical skills and subject matter expertise to lead key projects in RBNZ's Money Group. Permanent, Wellington based role.

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

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, and 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] .

Me pēhea te tuku tono - Interested?

Applications close: Wednesday 2nd September.