Manager, Financial Advice

Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% KiwiSaver employer contribution

Health and life insurance cover

Paid leave over Christmas period

Holiday swap for personal significance

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko in New Zealand seeks a Manager, Financial Advice to lead a team responsible for supervising licensed Financial Advice Providers and shaping regulatory practice. You will guide supervision activities and identify emerging risks to protect consumers.

In this high‑visibility role you’ll blend people leadership with strategic oversight, build industry relationships, and work across the FMA to deliver coordinated regulatory outcomes that

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience in financial services, regulation, risk, or related field.
• Ability to navigate complex issues with sound judgement.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Oversee the supervision and monitoring of Financial Advice Providers.
• Identify and respond to emerging risks and harms across the sector.
• Provide advice and recommendations on complex regulatory matters.
• Build strong relationships with industry participants and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across the FMA to deliver effective regulatory outcomes.

Skills

People leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Collaborative leadership

Job description

A great place to work. With great work to do.

Ours is a meaningful and impactful role, as a kaitiaki (caretaker) of the financial services in Aotearoa. We oversee a market that does right by everyone, ensuring better outcomes for all New Zealanders. Our role as a 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

Join us as Manager, Financial Advice, where you'll lead a team responsible for supervising and monitoring New Zealand's licensed Financial Advice Providers (FAPs).

This is a highly visible leadership role, combining people leadership, strategic thinking and regulatory oversight. You'll guide the team's supervision activities, identify emerging risks and trends, and help shape the FMA's approach to promoting good conduct and better outcomes for consumers.

You'll also play an important role in building strong industry relationships, engaging with market participants, and working across the FMA to deliver coordinated regulatory outcomes.

Your mahi will include, but not be limited to:

• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing team.
• Overseeing the supervision and monitoring of Financial Advice Providers.
• Identifying and responding to emerging risks and harms across the sector.
• Providing advice and recommendations on complex regulatory matters.
• Building strong relationships with industry participants and stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively across the FMA to deliver effective regulatory outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a close-knit team while influencing standards and outcomes across one of Aotearoa’s most diverse financial services sectors.

He kōrero mōu | About you

We're looking for an experienced people leader who brings strong judgement, a collaborative approach, and the ability to navigate complex issues with confidence.

You'll likely have experience in financial services, regulation, risk, or a related field. Most importantly, you'll be comfortable leading teams, building relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, and translating complex information into practical outcomes.

You'll also bring:

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, apply sound judgement and confidence making decisions in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to developing team culture.
• Knowledge of the financial advice sector advantageous but not essential.

Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to fair, transparent and effective financial markets that deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders.

Ngā painga | What we offer

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• 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.