Senior Analyst (Insurance Supervision)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellness package

Parental leave provisions

Learning and development opportunities

Social/networking activities

Job summary

Reserve Bank of New Zealand is seeking a Senior Analyst in Prudential Supervision in Wellington or Auckland to supervise insurers and strengthen the resilience of New Zealand's financial system. You'll conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis, assess prudential risk, and prepare advice for managers, senior leaders and committees, communicating complex work clearly to varied audiences.

This role requires collaboration across the Directorate and engagement with regulated entities at

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in economics, statistics, data science or finance.
• Strong understanding of banking, insurance, and macroeconomics.
• Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Supervise insurers within the insurance sector and assess prudential risk.
• Prepare high-quality advice for managers, senior leaders and committees.
• Engage with regulated entities at management, executive and board level.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research capability

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative mindset

Judgement

Education

Economics degree

Statistics degree

Data science degree

Finance degree

Job description

Bring your knowledge and experience of the financial sector to this role in the Financial Stability Group.

As a Senior Analyst in Prudential Supervision, you will have direct responsibility for supervising insurers within the insurance sector, helping to strengthen the safety and resilience of New Zealand's financial system.

• Join our collaborative and supportive Banking and Insurance Supervision team within the Prudential Supervision Directorate.
• Contribute to prudential supervision, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and analysis that informs decisions across RBNZ.
• Permanent, Wellington or Auckland based role

Te tūranga - The role and your impact

As a Senior Analyst in Prudential Supervision, you'll conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis across the insurance sector. You'll assess prudential risk profiles, make well-formed judgements and help implement effective supervisory strategies to mitigate identified risks. You'll prepare high-quality advice for managers, senior leaders and Reserve Bank committees, and communicate complex work clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Working collaboratively across the Directorate and Financial Stability Group, you'll engage with regulated entities at management, executive and board level, be involved with analytical projects, and support continuous improvement.

Ō pūkenga - About you

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative Senior Analyst who brings sound judgement, strong analytical and research capability, and the confidence to communicate complex information clearly. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in economics, statistics, data science, finance or a related discipline.
• A strong understanding of banking, insurance, financial markets, law, accounting, macroeconomics, economics or a central bank environment is preferred.
• A solid understanding of New Zealand's financial system, including the interactions between the economy, financial institutions and prudential regulation, or a strong desire to build this knowledge.
• Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to assess qualitative and quantitative information, identify prudential risks and recommend practical responses.
• Experience designing data collections or undertaking policy analysis would be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make technical information accessible to different audiences.
• The proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including confidence engaging at management, executive and board level.
• A proactive, resilient and collaborative approach, sound judgement, and the ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues.
• Knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and a commitment to Te Ao Māori, diversity, equity, inclusion, and a safe and healthy workplace.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of New Zealand National Security Clearance, if required.

Ngā painga - 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 include additional leave options, a wellness package, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.

The anticipated appointment range for this role is $128,699 to $150,149 (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

You don't have to meet all the above criteria to apply. If you think you can contribute to several of the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome all people, and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. For more information or any questions, get in touch with us: [e-mail].

You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 30th September 2026.