Job Description

• 2-year fixed term opportunity through to August 2028

• Auckland or Wellington based role

• Join our supportive collaborative team

Te tūranga – The role

Join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of key payment systems that enable timely settlement of transactions between financial institutions.

As an FMI Operations Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of New Zealand's financial market infrastructure services. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, you'll contribute to a wide range of operational activities, including:

• Supporting the day-to-day operation of NZClear, ESAS, and Corporate Actions services

• Processing operational activities and transactions accurately and within required timeframes

• Reconciling financial systems and completing key operational controls and checks

• Supporting system testing, implementation, and validation activities

• Investigating issues and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

• Working closely with internal teams, participants, registries, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining high operational standards

This role may require periodic after-hours availability and on-call support.

Ō pūkenga – About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience and understanding of the ESAS/NZClear environment and its dependencies

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including demonstrated use of macro-enabled spreadsheets

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Collaboration and teamwork

• A proactive mindset

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 o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori. 

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, public transport subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, fitness passport, 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 $70,411 - $82,146 (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.

Check out the or for more information email: recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested? 

Apply online including your 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: Sunday 16th August.