Job Description

Bring your experience, enthusiasm and unique skill set to help drive meaningful outcomes, contributing to our nationally significant mahi.

• Permanent role based in Wellington

• Join our collaborative and supportive team

• 5 weeks annual leave plus a range of benefits

Te tūranga – The role

Your role has an important impact through the delivery of transparency and accountability that enhance RBNZ’s reputation and help us deliver on our priorities.

As Accountability Advisor, you will:

• Lead the development and publication of the RBNZ’s accountability documents (e.g., Statement of Performance Expectations),

• Partner with the Strategy & Insights team to implement organisational strategy through our accountability documents and processes,

• Coordinate with teams across the RBNZ to report to external stakeholders on our progress against organisational objectives, desired impacts and outcomes,

• Build and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders.

Ō pūkenga – About you

We are looking for a motivated, collaborative team member who can work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience or technical knowledge of one or more of the following areas is desirable but not essential:

• Public sector planning and performance frameworks;

• Accountability documents;

• Climate disclosure.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality outcomes;

• Proven experience collaborating with and influencing internal and external stakeholders;

• An interest in New Zealand’s political economy and/or regulatory environment.

Ko wai mātou – 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 underpinning the financial system to allow 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 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. 

Ngā painga – What we can offer you

We have 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 out more at: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits

Come join us if you want to make an impact

Working at Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you’ll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for New Zealand. Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise – we’ll invest in you, and together, 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. For more information or any questions, get in touch with us: recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz

Me pēhea te tuku tono - Interested?

Check out the and apply online including a 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

Applications close: Wednesday 10th June.