Data Product Lead

• Help shape the future of New Zealand's financial data. 
• Fixed term role until June 2027
• Join the Reserve Bank and play a key role in enhancing and supporting data products built from information supplied by New Zealand banks and insurers.

This is an opportunity to work with some of the Bank's most important data assets and help transform them into meaningful insights that support supervision, financial stability, policy and decision-making. 

Te tūranga – The role  

As Data Product Lead, you'll lead and coordinate the enhancement, support and ongoing development of the Bank's Loan Level Data and Insurance Data products as they transition into business-as-usual operation. 

This is a senior role with a strong delivery focus. We're looking for someone who can provide leadership and direction while also rolling up their sleeves and building solutions themselves. 

Working closely with stakeholders across the Bank, you'll help identify opportunities for improvement, prioritise enhancements, and develop products that make complex data accessible and useful for a wide range of users. 

Examples of the work could include: 

• Enhancing Power BI dashboards and analytical reporting products. 

• Developing statistical tables and web-based reporting outputs. 

• Producing data quality monitoring and reporting solutions. 

• Supporting the build of analytical models and prototypes using Python and/or R. 

• Supporting the adoption and use of products across supervision, financial stability and research & policy functions. 

• Establishing and sharing good practice for sustainable data product development. 

Ō pūkenga – About you  

To succeed in this role, you'll be an experienced data professional who combines technical expertise with strong relationship management skills. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, navigating complex issues and translating data into practical solutions that deliver long-term value.  

You'll bring:  

• A tertiary qualification in finance, economics, statistics, data science or a related discipline.  

• At least six years' relevant experience in statistics, analytics, data management or a financial institution.  

• Proven experience designing, developing andenhancing data products that meet ongoing user needs.  

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.  

• Experience in various data platforms and tools e.g. Azure, Snowflake, dbt, SQL, PowerBI, Python or R. .  

• Strong understanding of data warehousing, modelling, analytics and reporting & data visualisation practices. 

• Sound judgement and the ability to think strategically across a broad range of issues.  

• Strong planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands.  

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, 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    

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].    

Check out the job description here 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 midnight 20th October 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 authentically why you think you’ll be a great fit for this role.