Senior Analyst– Money & Cash.
This is a fixed term opportunity to contribute to the undertaking of policy analysis and research and to address key economic issues and questions related to cash, money and payments.
Te tūranga – The role
As the Senior Analyst you will;
Engage and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to the development of policy to ensure it is practical, robust and fit for purpose
Build and maintain competency and capability to deliver outcomes aligned with the teams policy goals
Provide advice to policy makers and present material to internal working groups, steering groups and advisory groups, as well as the payments and currencies committee.
This is a fixed term opportunity through to June 2027.
Ō pūkenga – About you
You’ll need:
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 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.
So come join us if you’re wanting that something more
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.
To find out more please review theposition description and for recruitment queries please contact [email protected]
Please apply online by 5pm Thursday 25th June 2026. Please include a cover letter and CV with your application.
Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information
If you encounter accessibility barriers in the application process or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in economics, finance, law or public policy
- Relevant professional experience in economics, finance or policy analysis
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills
- Collaborative approach with ability to identify and influence key audiences
- Excellent relationship management and ability to build and maintain external stakeholder relationships
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.
