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Lead the development of resolution frameworks for deposit takers, insurers, and financial market infrastructures. Provide expert advice to senior decision-makers and mentor team members to strengthen directorate capability.
Requires over 15 years of professional experience in public policy, regulation, or financial services and a degree in economics, finance, law, or accounting. Must possess deep understanding of the financial system and the ability to obtain NZ National Security Clearance.
Lead and shape resolution frameworks and processes for deposit takers, insurers and financial market infrastructures while mentoring others in a key technical leadership role.
Permanent role based in Wellington or Auckland
Central location with a flexible, hybrid working environment
5 weeks annual leave plus 15 wellness days
Te tūranga – The role
Join the Resolution team within the Enforcement and Resolution Directorate of the Financial Stability Group. The Resolution team is responsible for developing frameworks and processes for managing the failure of an insurer, deposit taker (i.e. bank, credit union, building society or finance company) or financial market infrastructures (e.g. payment and settlement systems). The Resolution team is also responsible for managing the response to live cases of entity distress, where necessary.
As a Senior Advisor, you will contribute to the leadership of the Resolution team and lead the delivery of complex resolution frameworks and projects, and provide expert, influential advice to senior decision‑makers. This Senior Advisor role will have a particular focus on insurance resolution matters, so relevant experience with the insurance sector is a bonus.
You will be a resolution expert and engage with fellow technical specialists and manage key stakeholder relationships, while mentoring others and strengthening capability and delivery across the directorate. In this role you will:
Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex operational, regulatory, and legislative projects.
Prepare high‑quality written analysis, papers, and recommendations for senior review.
Provide expert advice to the Board, Ministers, Committees, and senior leaders.
Lead industry and external stakeholder engagement on resolution initiatives.
Coach and mentor team members, managing workflow and ensuring quality outputs.
Work with the team manager to support leading the work of the team.
Collaborate across the Financial Stability Group and lead cross‑Bank initiatives.
Maintain expert knowledge of prudential requirements and regulatory developments.
Ō pūkenga – About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
15+ years’ professional experience in public policy, regulation, financial services, or a related field.
Degree in economics, finance, law, accounting or a related discipline.
Deep understanding of the economy, financial system, and prudential policy settings.
Proven track record leading and delivering complex relevant projects.
Exceptional analytical capability, sound judgement, and ability to work in novel or ambiguous areas.
Strong interpersonal skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders and coaching or mentoring others.
Sound judgement, holistic thinking, and ability to identify and find practical solutions to relevant issues.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of NZ National Security Clearance.
Ko wai mātou – Who we are
We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We provide money and cash, maintain safe banking, underpin the financial system, and help keep prices stable.
We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed innovation and help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. Knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga is welcomed and valued.
Ngā painga – What we can offer you
At Te Pūtea Matua, you’ll find more than just a role – you’ll find purpose. Our benefits include:
Flexible and hybrid working options
5 weeks annual leave plus 15 wellness days
Wellness package and working-from-home equipment subsidy
Generous parental leave provisions
Learning and development opportunities
Access to social, networking and sporting activities
Find out more at: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits
The anticipated appointment range for this role is $189,552 to $209,504 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).
Come join us if you want to make an impact
Working at Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you’ll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for New Zealand. Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise – we’ll invest in you, and together, we’re investing in New Zealand.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?
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New Zealand's Central Bank. We manage monetary policy, regulate the financial system, and supply currency.
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.
Offices: 2 The Terrace, Wellington, NZ
New Zealand's Central Bank. We manage monetary policy, regulate the financial system, and supply currency.
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.
Offices: 2 The Terrace, Wellington, NZ
