Senior Analyst - Risk Specialists

Reserve Bank of New Zealand; Auckland; 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 and networking activities

Job summary

Reserve Bank of New Zealand is seeking a Senior Analyst in the Risk Specialists team based in Auckland or Wellington. The role focuses on technology risk, cyber resilience and regulatory compliance to strengthen New Zealand’s financial system.

You will provide in-depth analysis, support supervision initiatives and develop cyber resilience frameworks with regulators and stakeholders. The role requires solid analytical skills, experience in risk, GRC or information security, and the ability to

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ relevant professional experience in banking, insurance, financial markets, consulting, technology risk, cyber security, GRC, or at another central bank
• Experience in operational resilience, ideally including technology risk and/or cyber resilience
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Strong analytical and research skills, including experience in policy analysis or designing data collections
• An understanding of financial systems, particularly New Zealand’s banking and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters to technical and non-technical audiences
• The proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and agencies
• A proactive, resilient and collaborative approach
• Sound judgement and the ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues
• Knowledge and application of TeTiritioWaitangi
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of New Zealand national security clearance, as required

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth analysis, research and expert advice on complex issues, with a focus on technology risk and cyber resilience
• Support the intensification of supervision and help develop cyber resilience frameworks with stakeholders
• Lead analytical projects, improve processes and workflows, and coach junior colleagues
• Prepare high-quality written advice and recommendations for managers and committees, communicating clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Skills

Technology risk

Cyber resilience

Regulatory compliance

Information security

Operational resilience

GRC

Policy analysis

Data collection design

Stakeholder management

Regulatory engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Senior Analyst (Risk Specialist)

We have a fixed-term or secondment opportunity for a Senior Analyst in our Risk Specialists team until the end of January 2028 based in Auckland or Wellington. Use your experience in technology risk, cyber resilience, regulatory compliance or information security to help strengthen NewZealand’s financial system.

Te tūranga – The role

The Financial Stability Group leads TePūteaMatua’s work to support the stability of NewZealand’s financial system. This includes identifying risks, vulnerabilities and opportunities, using macroprudential tools, and ensuring financial institutions are effectively licensed, regulated and supervised. As a Senior Analyst in the Risk Specialist team, you will provide in-depth analysis, research and expert advice on complex issues, with a particular focus on technology risk and cyber resilience. You will support the intensification of supervision, help develop cyber resilience frameworks with relevant stakeholders, and provide technical expertise to supervisors in their engagement with regulated entities. You will prepare high‑quality written advice and recommendations for managers, senior leaders and Reserve Bank committees, communicating complex information clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences. You will also lead analytical projects, improve processes and workflows, coach junior colleagues, and build constructive relationships with domestic and international regulators, agencies and working groups.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• support supervisory initiatives relating to technology risk, cyber resilience and broader operational resilience;
• help develop cyber resilience frameworks in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
• Act as the central coordination point for the Council of Financial Regulators (CoFR) Cyber Community facilitating cross‑agency collaboration domestically and across the Tasman;
• provide in‑depth technical expertise to supervisors during discussions with regulated entities;
• prepare accessible analysis, research and recommendations that support sound regulatory decision‑making;
• and lead analytical projects, strengthen processes and provide guidance or coaching to junior colleagues.

Ō pūkenga – About you

You’ll be an experienced and curious analytical thinker who can work through complex technical and regulatory issues and turn evidence into clear, practical advice. You’ll bring sound judgement, strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, along with relevant experience in technology risk, cyber resilience, operational resilience or a related field.

You’ll bring:

• At least 3 years’ relevant professional experience in banking, insurance, financial markets, consulting, technology risk, cyber security, GRC, or at another central bank
• Experience in operational resilience, ideally including technology risk and/or cyber resilience
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Strong analytical and research skills, including experience in policy analysis or designing data collections
• An understanding of financial systems, particularly NewZealand’s banking and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters to technical and non‑technical audiences
• The proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and agencies
• A proactive, resilient and collaborative approach
• Sound judgement and the ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues
• Knowledge and application of TeTiritioWaitangi
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of NewZealand national security clearance, as required

You will also bring:

• A proactive, resilient and collaborative approach
• Sound judgement and the ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues
• Knowledge and application of TeTiritioWaitangi
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of NewZealand national security clearance, as required

Ko wai matou – Who we are

We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of NewZealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all NewZealanders. 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 NewZealand 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 TeAoMāori, TeTiriti and Tikanga.

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. 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).

Senior Analyst (Risk Specialists) Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

For general enquiries, please feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail].