Strategic Tech Leader — AI & Emerging Tech Architect

rbnz; Wellington; On-site; NZD 209,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellness package

Public transport subsidy

Parental leave provisions

Fitness passport

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Reserve Bank of New Zealand seeks a strategic technology leader to shape the Bank's AI and emerging technology roadmap. You will guide architecture, governance, and technology strategy across the organisation, aligning initiatives with Payments Modernisation and the Bank's strategic objectives.

You will influence senior stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and translate complex opportunities into tangible business value, helping secure NZ's financial ecosystem and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant senior technology leadership experience in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of emerging technologies, digital assets, and their integration with financial systems.
• Proven experience with AI and translating tech opportunities into business value.

Responsibilities

• Drive technology strategy and architecture roadmaps enabling future ambitions.
• Identify and champion emerging technologies to improve operations and experiences.
• Provide leadership for AI-enabled business transformation and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Technology strategy

Enterprise architecture

AI leadership

Tools

Architecture governance

Payments Modernisation

Job description

Reserve Bank of New Zealand seeks a strategic technology leader to shape the Bank's AI and emerging technology roadmap. You will guide architecture, governance, and technology strategy across the organisation, aligning initiatives with Payments Modernisation and the Bank's strategic objectives.

You will influence senior stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and translate complex opportunities into tangible business value, helping secure NZ's financial ecosystem and customer outcomes.