Adviser - Prudential Supervision

Adviser - Prudential Supervision

Reserve Bank of New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave + flexi-leave is available
• 15 Days wellness leave and annual wellness benefit
• Wellington or Auckland based role in a central location

This is an exciting senior level opportunity for an experienced candidate to utilise their range of leadership, stakeholder skills and deposit takers sector expertise to deliver high quality supervision of the New Zealand deposit takers sector.

Te tūranga – The role

In this role you will regularly lead engagements with regulated entities at the senior management level, while also fully participating in, or leading, executive and board level meetings.

You will assist in creating a collaborative and productive relationship between regulated entities and the Reserve Bank, to ensure positive outcomes in line with the wider regulatory strategy

This role is instrumental in the execution of Te Pūtea Matua’s supervisory engagement with licenced deposit takers and includes monitoring, analysis and relationship management to ensure regulatory requirements are being met.

Additionally, you will also:

• Provide strong technical leadership and guidance, mentoring and support to colleagues within your team
• Contribute to internal governance committees and Reserve Bank policy development
• Manage and maintain effective working relationships with deposit-takers.

To view the position description, click here.

Ō pūkenga – About you

You’re passionate about the contribution you can make to New Zealand’s economic wellbeing, you have a strong blend of people and technical leadership, and with your collaborative and engaging approach you are able to guide and mentor others to achieve success.

Could you bring some of the following to the role?

• Relevant professional experience in the fields of banking, insurance, financial markets, law, accounting, macroeconomics, economics, or other central banks.
• A Tertiary qualification.
• A detailed understanding of the New Zealand financial system, and the interactions between the economy, financial system and prudential regulation -or a desire to build this.
• Proven capacity to manage the development and implementation of strategies, actions and projects.
• Sound judgement and the ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and conceptual skills with an ability to draw reasonable conclusions and recommend appropriate action in response to complex problems.

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, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, 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 $149,675 to $162,148 (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: email [email protected]. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested? 

Check out the job description 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 18 October. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role.