Senior Advisor (Operational Resilience)

Reserve Bank of New Zealand; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 176,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

15 wellness days

Hybrid working

Job summary

Reserve Bank of New Zealand is hiring a Senior Advisor–Operational Resilience Lead to shape prudential policy and mentor others while guiding high-impact policy delivery. The role spans end-to-end policy projects, stakeholder engagement, and expert advisory support within the Prudential Policy Directorate of the Financial Stability Group.

Based in Wellington or Auckland with central location and hybrid flexibility, this senior role focuses on operational resilience, governance and regulatory

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in public policy, regulation, financial services or related field.
• Degree in economics, finance, law or related discipline.
• Proven track record leading and delivering complex policy or regulatory projects.
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and coach others.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex prudential policy, regulatory, and legislative projects.
• Prepare high-quality written analysis, papers, and recommendations for senior review.
• Provide expert advice to the Board, Ministers, Committees, and senior leaders.
• Lead industry and external stakeholder engagement on prudential initiatives.
• Coach and mentor team members, managing workflow and ensuring quality outputs.
• Work with the team manager to support leading the work of the team.
• Collaborate across the Financial Stability Group and lead cross-Bank initiatives.
• Maintain expert knowledge of prudential requirements and regulatory developments.

Skills

Policy leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring/coaching

Strategic thinking

Analytical capability

Education

Degree in economics, finance, law or related discipline

Job description

SeniorAdvisor–Operational Resilience Lead and shape prudential policy by developing robust regulatory frameworks while mentoring others and guidinghigh‑impactpolicy delivery.

Fixed term role based in Wellingtonor Aucklanduntil June 2028 Central location with a flexible, hybrid working environment5 weeks annual leave plus 15 wellness days.

Tetūranga– The role

Join theOperational Resilienceteam within thePrudential Policy Directorateof theFinancial Stability Group. TheOperational Resilienceteamisresponsible fordeveloping policiesthat promote a sound and efficient financial system through promoting individual and system levelresilience.The team develops policy requirements for regulated entities relating to operational matters, including governance, risk management, operational resilience, and branch operations.This is a senior policy leadership role providing expertise across a broad field of prudential policy.AsaSeniorAdvisor,you willcontribute to the leadership of the Operational Resilience teamand lead the delivery of complex prudential policy and regulatory projects,providingexpert, influential advice to senior decision‑makers.You will apply principles of good regulation to develop high‑quality policy, regulation, and legislative proposals, and strengthen capability and delivery across the directorate through coaching, mentoring and providing quality assurance.In this role you will:

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex prudential policy, regulatory, and legislative projects.
• Prepare high‑quality written analysis, papers, and recommendations for senior review.
• Provideexpert advice to the Board, Ministers, Committees, and senior leaders.
• Lead industry and external stakeholder engagement on prudential initiatives.
• Coach and mentor team members, managing workflow and ensuring quality outputs.
• Work with the team manager tosupport leading the work of the team.
• Collaborate across the Financial Stability Group and lead cross‑Bank initiatives.
• Maintain expert knowledge of prudential requirements and regulatory developments.

Ōpūkenga– About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• 15+ years’ professional experience in public policy, regulation, financial services, or a related field.
• Degree in economics, finance, law, or a related discipline.
• Deep understanding of the economy, financial system, and prudential policy settings.
• Proventrack recordleading and delivering complex policy or regulatory projects.
• Exceptional analytical capability, sound judgement, and ability to work in novel or ambiguous policy areas.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders and coaching or mentoring others.
• Sound judgement, holistic thinking, and ability toidentifypolicy‑relevant issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application ofTeTiritio Waitangi.
• Eligibility to obtain andmaintaintheappropriate levelof NZ National Security Clearance.

Kowaimātou– Who we are

We’rekaitiaki (guardians) of NewZealand’s financial ecosystem– enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all NewZealanders. We provide money and cash,maintainsafe banking, underpin the financial system, and help keep prices stable.We’rebuilding diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed innovation and help us deliver our best work– reflective of the needs of society. Knowledge ofTeAo Māori,TeTiritiand Tikanga is welcomed and valued.

Ngāpainga– What we can offer you

We have a broad range of responsibilities and great opportunities to match people across all stages of careers. We encourage an inclusive and positive workplace culture. We support flexible working and work-life balance. Our benefits includeadditionalleave options, a wellness package, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access tonumeroussocial, networking and sporting activities. Find out more here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits

The anticipated appointment range for this role is $176,054 to $205,396 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).

Come join us if you want to make an impact. Working atTePūteaMatua is about more than a job. Hereyou’llhave a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for NewZealand. Bring your talent,curiosityandexpertise–we’llinvest in you, and together,we’reinvesting in NewZealand.

Kōrerotāpiri- Additional information

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