Job Description

Senior Analyst (Risk Specialist)

We have a fixed-term or secondment opportunity for a Senior Analyst in our Risk Specialists team until the end of January 2028 based in Auckland or Wellington. Use your experience in technology risk, cyber resilience, regulatory compliance or information security to help strengthen New Zealand’s financial system.

Te tūranga – The role

The Financial Stability Group leads Te Pūtea Matua’s work to support the stability of New Zealand’s financial system. This includes identifying risks, vulnerabilities and opportunities, using macroprudential tools, and ensuring financial institutions are effectively licensed, regulated and supervised.

As a Senior Analyst in the Risk Specialist team, you will provide in-depth analysis, research and expert advice on complex issues, with a particular focus on technology risk and cyber resilience. You will support the intensification of supervision, help develop cyber resilience frameworks with relevant stakeholders, and provide technical expertise to supervisors in their engagement with regulated entities.

You will prepare high-quality written advice and recommendations for managers, senior leaders and Reserve Bank committees, communicating complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. You will also lead analytical projects, improve processes and workflows, coach junior colleagues, and build constructive relationships with domestic and international regulators, agencies and working groups.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• support supervisory initiatives relating to technology risk, cyber resilience and broader operational resilience;
• help develop cyber resilience frameworks in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
• Act as the central coordination point for the Council of Financial Regulators (CoFR) Cyber Community facilitating cross-agency collaboration domestically and across the Tasman;
• provide in-depth technical expertise to supervisors during discussions with regulated entities;
• prepare accessible analysis, research and recommendations that support sound regulatory decision-making; and
• lead analytical projects, strengthen processes and provide guidance or coaching to junior colleagues.

Ō pūkenga – About you

You’ll be an experienced and curious analytical thinker who can work through complex technical and regulatory issues and turn evidence into clear, practical advice. You’ll bring sound judgement, strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, along with relevant experience in technology risk, cyber resilience, operational resilience or a related field.

You will also bring:

• At least 3 years’ relevant professional experience in banking, insurance, financial markets, consulting, technology risk, cyber security, GRC, or at another central bank;
• Experience in operational resilience, ideally including technology risk and/or cyber resilience;
• A relevant tertiary qualification;
• Strong analytical and research skills, including experience in policy analysis or designing data collections;
• An understanding of financial systems, particularly New Zealand’s banking and regulatory frameworks;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters to technical and non-technical audiences;
• The proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and agencies;
• A proactive, resilient and collaborative approach;
• Sound judgement and the ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues;
• Knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi; and
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of New Zealand national security clearance, as required.

You will be a positive team player who works with a one-team mindset and is committed to delivering the best outcomes for Te Pūtea Matua and New Zealanders.

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 and Tikanga. 

Ngā painga – What we can offer you 

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, generous parental leave provisions, 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 $128,699 to $150,149 (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 

You don’t have to meet all the above criteria to apply. If you think you can contribute to several of the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

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 job description for this role below, or email us at recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz for more information.

• Senior Analyst (Risk Specialists)

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Please include 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.