Portfolio Manager
Te tūranga – The role
The Portfolio Management team is the front office financial markets team here at Te Pūtea Matua and has an important role in a wide range of balance sheet management activities including the implementation of monetary policy and managing foreign reserves.
As a Portfolio Manager focussed on our Foreign Reserves, you will play an important part in the team’s asset allocation and transactional activities in international financial markets.
Ō pūkenga – About you
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
Previous experience in a market facing role
Strong quantitative and data analysis capability
Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across varying levels of the organisation
The ability to show initiative and take an active approach to problem solving. Our portfolio managers are expected to be comfortable making decisions and proving strong advice under a variety of different scenarios
A collaborative approach and an inclusive communication style
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, working-from-home equipment subsidy, 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 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 on Monday 16th 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 in your own voice.