Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Opportunity to support NZ’s ongoing confidence in our money, ensuring that banknotes and coins that we supply meet the needs of Aotearoa.

• Permanent, Wellington based role

• 5 weeks annual leave plus 15 wellness days 

• Join our supportive and collaborative Product, Quality and Assurance team

Te tūranga – The role

The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to monitor the performance of our supply chain, our banknotes and coins, and NZ’s cash distribution system. As a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst, you will further the development of robust quality assurance standards, frameworks and processes.

In this role you will be working to ensure the quality and authenticity of cash in circulation meets requirements, new banknotes and coin designs meet the needs of New Zealanders, and all cash produced meets our specifications.

Ō pūkenga – About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualified in relevant scientific/engineering discipline,

• A thorough understanding of quality assurance processes, preferably applied to a relevant manufacturing environment,

• Demonstrable experience in leading scientifically valid investigations and presenting data outputs to decision makers,

• An ability to influence and obtain support from key stakeholders to arrive at a desired outcome,

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technically specialised subject matter, especially to a non-expert audience,

• An innovative and problem-solving approach in a technical or manufacturing environment,

• Solid all-round capability to independently manage a diverse program of work,

• Proven data interpretation/data analytics skills,

• Experience overseeing or actively contributing to a quality assurance programme in a regulated environment.

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 $109,466 to $127,710 (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 30th August.