Advisor
Lead policy analysis and strategic advice to ensure New Zealand’s cash system meets the evolving needs of Aotearoa.
Contribute across the Directorate and mentor others while driving thought leadership in cash production and circulation.
Provide expert advice to senior leaders shaping regulatory frameworks and strategic priorities.
Flexible, hybrid working to support balance, wellbeing and performance.
Te tūranga – The role
As the Advisor you will lead the policy analysis and research to ensure our banknotes and coins continue to meet Aotearoa’s needs.
You will provide expert advice to inform policy, regulatory frameworks, and strategic priorities (including access to cash and financial inclusion), and support and influence senior decision-making.
As an experienced team member, you will contribute across the Money and Cash Directorate, builds organisational capability by mentoring junior colleagues, and driving thought leadership within the cash Production and Circulation team.
Ō pūkenga – About you
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
A post-graduate degree in economics, statistics, data science, finance, or related disciplines
A minimum of five years relevant experience in in the fields of banking, law, accounting, macroeconomics, economics, or at other central banks.
Relevant experience in cash industry, cash operations, and logistics will be an added advantage.
Experience in leading and delivering statistical, analytical, policy and / or financial initiatives and workstreams.
An interest in and solid understanding of the global and domestic issues facing the New Zealand economy.
Ability to identify policy relevant issues and provide leadership in a dynamic and open team environment.
An effective collaborative approach that draws on the knowledge and skills of colleagues and other stakeholders, and constructively contributes to the work of others
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 and Tikanga.
Ngā painga – What we can offer you
The Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, 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
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
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: email [email protected].
Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested?
Check out the job description for this role or email us at [email protected] for more info.
You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.
Applications for this role close on at midnight 2nd July 2026. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role.
Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide outlines why you think you’ll be a great fit for this role and authentically
Skills Required
- Post-graduate degree in economics, statistics, data science, finance, or related discipline
- Minimum of five years relevant experience in banking, law, accounting, macroeconomics, economics, or at other central banks
- Relevant experience in cash industry, cash operations, and logistics
- Experience leading and delivering statistical, analytical, policy and/or financial initiatives and workstreams
- Interest in and solid understanding of global and domestic issues facing the New Zealand economy
- Ability to identify policy-relevant issues and provide leadership in a dynamic team environment
- Effective collaborative approach drawing on colleagues and stakeholders and constructively contributing to others' work
What We Do
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua is New Zealand’s central bank. Toitū Te, Toitū Te Ōranga - we enable economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We have a clear goal – to create an environment that fosters the overall economic wellbeing of the country and the living standards of all New Zealanders so that we, and generations to come, continue to enjoy this great country. Our mandates are: - maintaining low and stable consumer price inflation while contributing to maximum sustainable employment; - promoting and maintaining a sound and efficient financial system; - meeting the cash needs of the public; - and providing robust payment and settlement services for New Zealand’s financial institutions.
