Principal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Adviser

Principal Adviser Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Reserve Bank of New Zealand
- Newly created thought leadership role
- Be an integral part of our Organisational Capability & DE&I Directorate
- Based in Auckland

Te tūranga - The role
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team are charged with leading the creation of a vision and systematic approach to deliver on that vision; for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive central bank and recognises the significance of interweaving a Te Ao Māori lens across Te Pūtea Matua.
The purpose of the Principal Advisor, Diversity Equity and Inclusion role is to provide strategic advice, leadership in the design and delivery of a comprehensive DEI strategy and programme, and work collaboratively to embed a whole of organisation approach to embed DE&I and lead systems level change in alignment with our organisational priorities, purpose vision and values.
The Principal Advisor will play a critical role across a number of areas.
- Embedding a DEI and Te Ao Māori lens across policy, processes and systems.
- Utilising gender and ethnic pay gap analyses and insights to develop comprehensive strategies and action plans.
- Develoing a robust organisational thought leadership strategy and implement initiatives that develop a DEI centre of excellence.
- Leading and contributing to critical initiatives such as diverse leadership and talent programmes, DEI learning and development opportunities and ensuring a DEI and TAM approach is embedded across core Directorate and TIPC programmes.
- Use qualitative and quantitative data to develop indicator frameworks, evaluation matrices and case studies to benchmark and monitor DEI outcomes.
- Communicating with credibility the linkage between proposed DEI initiatives, organisational strategies and the benefits to the organisation in a variety of fora.

Ō pūkenga - About you
As the Principal Adviser you will be an integral member of the team and will work closely with the Director to lead the strategic programme of work, manage relationships with senior leaders and other stakeholders along with providing support and coaching to other team members.

**You'll need to have**:

- Extensive experience and depth or breadth of expertise delivering DEI outcomes for complex organisation.
- The ability to collaborate across a number of stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence decision making across the organisation

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.