We are looking for a Senior Accountability Advisor to support our nationally significant mahi.
Bring your broad skill set and experience to this important role
Drive delivery of high quality and enduring results for the Reserve Bank
Five weeks annual leave and a suite of benefits
Te tūranga – The role
We are looking for a proactive high performer to lead key workstreams, working within our small, tight knit Accountability team.
This role would suit a quick learner with an interest in the machinery of Government, the public sector, and the role of central banks in our economy and financial system. Experience working with strategy and performance frameworks would be beneficial but not essential.
The purpose of this role is to:
collaborate with leaders across the Reserve Bank in the development and publication of Te Pūtea Matua’s Corporate Accountability Documents;
lead interactions with our monitor and other external stakeholders, on performance reporting and the Reserve Bank’s mandate more broadly;
work with the wider directorate on strategy development and insights, and implementing targeted change.
Ō pūkenga – About you
We’re looking for a collaborative worker, who can work to deadlines effectively. To be successful in this role:
Proven experience developing Corporate Accountability Documents, performance measurement and reporting, and working closely with an agency monitor, is desirable
Experience in influencing and collaborating, identifying and engaging key audiences, and implementing strategies to achieve required decisions and actions
Sound judgement and the ability to think analytically across a broad range of issues
Demonstrates knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of NZ National Security Clearance as needed
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 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 and Tikanga.
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 more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits.
Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information
We welcome all people, and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Check out the position description and get in touch with us: recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.
Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested?
Applications close 31 January 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.