Principal Adviser - Financial Inclusion at Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Are you looking to make a difference to Aotearoa? Are passionate about driving change to create a more sustainable future? We are looking for a Principal Adviser to join the Sustainability and Financial Inclusion Department to play a critical part in the development and implementation of the financial inclusion strategy.

Te tūranga - The role

The Principal Adviser is a key role within the Strategy, Governance and Sustainability Group. This role will play a vital part in the development of strategy, corporate documents and performance frameworks that drive forward and meet our strategic objectives on Financial Inclusion.

In this role you will:

• Lead and develop organisation-wide financial inclusion initiatives to support the success of the Reserve Bank's overall purpose and objectives.
  
• Work collaboratively with the senior leadership team to identify, scope and support new financial inclusion initiatives.
  
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to implement the strategic direction.
  

Ō pūkenga - About you

You're enthusiastic and passionate about contributing to New Zealand's economic wellbeing. You enjoy working collaboratively with your colleagues and stakeholders in a fast paced environment to formulate the best outcomes. You will also bring:

• Highly capable strategic thinking skills and proven success in supporting an organisation to develop and deliver strategies and initiatives for business improvement and/or community based/public sector projects.
  
• A strong understanding of the financial inclusion landscape including options to analyse issues and the key policy and regulatory options/initiatives to address these issues within the mandate of central banks.
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability facilitate open discussion with senior leaders, and influence a range of stakeholders and audience.
  
• Strong written and analytical skills honed over 10+ years in a policy environment.
  
• Central banking and/or financial sector experience highly desirable.
  
• Ability and experience to work across our strategic initiatives - climate change, Te Ao Māori, and our work in the Pacific.
  

Ngā painga - What we offer

We have a broad range of responsibilities and great opportunities to match people across all stages of careers. We encourage an inclusive and positive workplace culture. We support flexible working and work-life balance. 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.

It's a great time to join us. We're growing and evolving. We're reaching for new heights. Add your voice to impact change to improve lives and livelihoods. We're protecting our future. For future generations. That's fulfilling.

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 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.

So come join us if you're wanting that something more

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 are New Zealand's central bank. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua.

We're unreservedly for New Zealand. But we're not reserved.

To find out more please review the position description for the Principal Adviser, Financial Inclusion.

For specific queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Gareth Barker, Senior Recruitment Adviser on gareth.barker@rbnz.govt.nz.

If this has helped you imagine a brighter future, apply online by 24th March 2023.

Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information

If you encounter accessibility barriers in the application process or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.