Senior Analyst

Bring your analytical, research and communication skills to shape the policies and frameworks that support decision making and advance our understanding of central banking.

• Join our collaborative and supportive team within the Money Group’s Payments Policy team
• Contribute to expert advice provided to key decision makers
• Permanent, Auckland or Wellington based role

Te tūranga – The role
The Payments Policy team is leading a cross-agency programme of work on payments modernisation to support faster payments, greater innovation, and better outcomes for all New Zealanders. As Senior Analyst you will:

• Engage and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders, across government and industry,
• Contribute to the development of policy to ensure it is practical, robust and fit for purpose,
• Contribute to - and at times lead - analysis, research, and project work to support the development and refinement of policy, regulation, and legislation,
• Provide advice to policy makers and present material to internal working groups, steering groups and advisory groups.

Ō pūkenga – About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• At least four years of professional experience in public policy, regulation, or a related area,
• 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 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 o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori.

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, public transport subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, fitness passport, 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).

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. 

Check out the position description or for more information email: [email protected]

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested?  

Apply online including your 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 authentically represents you.

Applications close: Sunday 15th November.