Analyst and Senior Analyst, Money and Cash Policy

Analyst and Senior Analyst– Money & Cash.

This is your opportunity to shape the Future of Money and Payments in Aotearoa

We have an opportunity for both an Analyst and Senior Analyst in our Money and Cash Policy Team. These roles will see you contributing to analysis and research to address key economic issues and questions related to the Future of Money and Payments. This includes work on the future of the cash system, modernisation of New Zealand's payments system and Digital Cash.

A reliable, efficient, innovative and inclusive payment system is a key enabler of our purpose "to enable economic wellbeing and prosperity for New Zealanders".

Sound like you? Come join us.

Te tūranga – The role

As the Analyst you will;

• Contribute to the research and analysis on complex issues related to money and payments in New Zealand and globally

• Contribute to the timely analysis and dissemination of data, statistics and research

• Collaborate across teams to inform policy and strategy, communicate insights to internal stakeholders and represent RBNZ externally

• Develop and maintain external relationships.

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As the Senior Analyst you will;

• Engage and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders

• Contribute to the development of policy to ensure it is practical, robust and fit for purpose

• Build and maintain competency and capability to deliver outcomes aligned with the team's policy goals

• Provide advice to policy makers and present material to internal working groups, steering groups and advisory groups, as well as the payments and currencies committee.

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Ō pūkenga – About you

You'll need:

• Relevant professional experience with a tertiary qualification in either economics/finance/law and/or public policy

• A collaborative approach with the ability to identify and influence key audiences

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills

• Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships particularly with external stakeholders

• Ideal candidates will have an understanding of payments, banking, central banking and/or fintech.

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.

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.

To find out more please review the position description and for recruitment queries please contact

If this has helped you imagine a brighter future, apply online by 5pm Monday 5 November, please include a cover letter and CV with your application. Please state which role you are interested in when applying.

Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information

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