Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand · Hybrid
$107k–$174k/yr
Bring your legislative experience to this important role supporting our nationally significant mahi! Open to Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel level Permanent, full-time role Wellington or Auckland based Te tūranga …
Skills: Legislative drafting, Legal advice, Financial regulation, Communication skills, Relationship management
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
$176k–$205k/yr
Lead strategic, organisation-wide people and culture initiatives Work closely with executive leaders and contribute to Board-level discussions. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to work-life bal…
Skills: Strategic planning, Governance, Organisational change, Workforce initiatives, Executive reporting
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand · Hybrid
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Bring your financial system expertise to a Senior Analyst role in our Financial Stability Group, supporting high-quality supervision, analysis, and advice that helps strengthen Te Pūtea Matua’s impact. Join our collabora…
Skills: Financial system expertise, Prudential supervision, Risk assessment, Stakeholder engagement, Financial market infrastructures
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand · Hybrid
Te tūranga – The role This is a unique opportunity being part of leading a large project for Te Pūtea Matua | Reserve Bank of New Zealand. As our Senior Project Manager, you will lead the project through its Detailed Bus…
Skills: Project management, Infrastructure projects, Capital projects, Treasury Better Business Cases, Stakeholder engagement
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand · Hybrid
$149k–$174k/yr
Bring your regulatory and corporate/commercial experience to this key role in RBNZ’s legal team working on issues that matter! Permanent, full-time role Wellington or Auckland based Join our collaborative and supportive …
Skills: Statutory interpretation, Corporate law, Commercial law, Regulatory reform, Public law
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand · Hybrid
$70k–$82k/yr
2-year fixed term opportunity through to August 2028 Auckland or Wellington based role Join our supportive collaborative team Te tūranga – The role Join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation …
Skills: ESAS, NZClear, Microsoft Excel, Macro-enabled spreadsheets, Financial systems reconciliation
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
$180k–$210k/yr
Key leadership opportunity in RBNZ’s Money Group focusing on cash production and circulation as we move to the future! Unique opportunity to contribute to the future of cash distribution in New Zealand Influence changes …
Skills: Leadership, Strategic planning, Cash distribution, Quality assurance, Risk management
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand · Hybrid
Te tūranga – The role This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape talent acquisition at New Zealand’s Central Bank, Te Pūtea Matua. As our Manager Talent, you'll lead the team responsible for talent attraction, sou…
Skills: Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand · Hybrid
$156k–$169k/yr
Be part of a team driving one of the most significant regulatory developments under the Deposit Takers Act. Advisor (Licensing & Authorisations) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Specialist Supervision, Lice…
Skills: Prudential Regulation, Licensing Frameworks, Stakeholder Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Change Implementation
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid
$156k–$169k/yr
Advisor - Insurance Supervision Rewarding work that strengthens New Zealand’s financial system. Drive analysis, conduct risk assessments and monitor the compliance of licensed insurers. Permanent role based in Wellington…
Skills: Prudential Supervision, Risk Assessment, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Quantitative Analysis
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand • Hybrid
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Provide expert legal advice on legislation to support the Reserve Bank's policy and operational teams. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver robust legal outcomes for the organization.
Candidates must hold a current New Zealand legal practising certificate and possess proven experience in providing high-quality legal advice. Strong communication skills and an interest in financial regulation are essential for success in this role.
Bring your legislative experience to this important role supporting our nationally significant mahi!
Open to Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel level
Permanent, full-time role
Wellington or Auckland based
We are recruiting for a Legal Counsel (Legislation) or Senior Legal Counsel (Legislation) to join our busy Legal Services Directorate. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel (Legislation), you will provide expert legal advice. You will enjoy engaging with the legal, policy, and operational teams at the Reserve Bank to deliver results.
To be successful in this role you will have:
a proven ability to provide high quality and robust legal advice,
an interest in financial regulation,
high quality written and oral presentation and communication skills,
the ability to build and maintain strong relationships to work in partnership with our policy and operational teams and with external lawyers, as required.
You must be eligible to hold a current New Zealand legal practising certificate.
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.
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 the Legal Counsel (Legislation) role is $107,320 to $125,206 and for the Senior Legal Counsel (Legislation) role is $149,338 to $174,228 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).
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.
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 Legal Counsel (Legislation) position description and the Senior Legal Counsel (Legislation) position description or for more information email: recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.
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.
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
