Senior Analyst

Reserve Bank of New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 129,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellness package

Public transport subsidy

Parental leave

Job summary

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is seeking a Senior Analyst in the Payments Policy team, within the Money Group. Based in Auckland or Wellington, you will support the modernisation of payments to enable faster, more innovative, and better outcomes for New Zealanders.

You will engage with government and industry stakeholders, develop robust policy, and conduct analysis, research and project work to refine policy, regulation and legislation.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in public policy, regulation, or a related area.
• Tertiary qualification in economics/finance/law and/or public policy.
• Collaborative approach with ability to influence key audiences.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Excellent relationship management with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across government and industry.
• Contribute to development of policy to be practical, robust and fit for purpose.
• Lead analysis, research, and project work to support policy, regulation, and legislation.
• Provide advice to policy makers and present material to working groups and advisory groups.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative approach

Relationship management

Education

Economics/Finance/Law/Public policy degree

Job description

Bring your analytical, research and communication skills to shape the policies and frameworks that support decision making and advance our understanding of central banking. Join our collaborative and supportive team within the Money Group’s Payments Policy team Contribute to expert advice provided to key decision makers Permanent, Auckland or Wellington based role

Te tūranga – The role

The Payments Policy team is leading a cross-agency programme of work on payments modernisation to support faster payments, greater innovation, and better outcomes for all New Zealanders. As Senior Analyst you will:

• Engage and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders, across government and industry
• Contribute to the development of policy to ensure it is practical, robust and fit for purpose
• Contribute to - and at times lead - analysis, research, and project work to support the development and refinement of policy, regulation, and legislation
• Provide advice to policy makers and present material to internal working groups, steering groups and advisory groups.

Ō pūkenga – About you

• At least four years of professional experience in public policy, regulation, or a related area
• Relevant professional experience with a tertiary qualification in either economics/finance/law and/or public policy
• A collaborative approach with the ability to identify and influence key audiences
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships particularly with external stakeholders.

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

• 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 $128,699 to $150,149 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).

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.

Applications close: Sunday 15th November.

General Enquiries

For general enquiries, please feel free to reach out to one of our team [e-mail]