If you have proven experience building fit for purpose data products and want to work in a collaborative and high performing data and information directorate look no further!
Join the Data Solutions Team at an exciting time as we gear up to productionise the RBNZ's new loan level data collection.
You'll be working closely with business stakeholders to build a suite of data products utilising the new collection.
Fixed term role until December 2026, Wellington or Auckland based.
The Data Product Lead is responsible for leading the design and build of data products for new data collections.
Leading and coordinating the design and build of new data products that enable RBNZ to maximise value from loan level data, including:
Identifying data product requirements
Assessing the need for data and being able to define scope and priority
Designing and building data products for varying audiences, e.g. PowerBI reports and external facing data tables
Evaluating the effectiveness of data products and managing updates.
Ensuring data products are well documented, e.g. design documentation and user manuals.
Training others in the design or use of data products.
Operating with a one team mentality by collaborating with others to enable ‘best for RBNZ’ outcomes.
Demonstrating our values and behaviours consistently to support our desired culture.
Supporting the integration of Te Tiriti, Te Ao Māori and diversity, equity and inclusion within our organisation.
Please see the position description here
A tertiary qualification in data science, computer science, finance, economics, statistics or related disciplines.
A minimum of six years relevant work experience in statistics and/or a financial institution preferred.
The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, and to engage with technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven experience designing and building data products that demonstrate good data visualisation principles and meet the ongoing needs of users.
Experience in a mix of Snowflake, dbt, SQL, PowerBI, Excel, R, Python, and Azure would be an advantage.
A strong understanding of data-handling systems, processes and warehousing.
Proven experience training or mentoring others.
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
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, 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
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: email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.
Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested?
Check out the job description here for this role or email us at recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.
Applications for this role close at Midnight, 22nd March 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 outlines why you think you’ll be a great fit for this role and authentically reflects your unique skills and experiences.