Graduate Analyst- Operations Group at Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Data Engineering, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Security, Analysis, Strategy

Industry

Banking

Description

Graduate Programme 2027- Reserve Bank of New Zealand | Te Pūtea Matua (Operations Group) Te Pūtea Matua ‘s Graduate Programme is where you’ll join a whānau | family of committed people who make key judgements affecting the ōhanga | economy to improve the lives of all those who call Aotearoa home. Everything we do enables people, communities and businesses to thrive, today and tomorrow. From day one, you and your mahi | work will matter. You won’t get lost here because we are small enough to be whānau, yet you’ll be part of one of the world’s most trusted and respected Central Banks. As a Graduate in our Operations Group, you’ll have the opportunity to work across three Directorates: Data and Information, Technology, and Security, depending on where your interest and skills lie. You might be involved in delivering official statistics on the financial system; creating analytical tools for supervisors and analysts; or delivering data collections for economics teams. You may be at the forefront of artificial intelligence and optimising our use of technology or using your security skills to help keep our people, information, and assets safe and secure. We’re looking for graduates who are curious, strategic, and passionate about opportunities to improve how we operate. You’ll enjoy diving into complex information, spotting patterns, uncovering potential issues, and bringing insights to life. No two days will look the same, the work is varied, impactful, and central to delivering meaningful outcomes across RBNZ. We have openings across our offices in Wellington and Auckland. From your first day, you will have the opportunity to be a part of the teams within our Operations Group to get the best start and the broadest experience, because you matter. At Te Pūtea Matua you become the heart of our Programme as we work to create and support a career pathway especially for you. Think of it as the ultimate springboard to a hugely satisfying and important future, enabling the economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders as a kaitiaki | guardians of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem. We cheer differences and new perspectives. Diversity seeds our best mahi | work and helps us to innovate and grow. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga Māori and building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Ko koe tēnei? | Is this you? By early 2027 you’ll have your tertiary study wrapping up and are ready to apply your economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, data engineering, technology or other relevant study into real mahi. You graduated within the past two years obtaining your highest qualification by February 2027. You attained a B+ or higher-grade average from previous 12 months study. You’ll be available to work full-time from early 2027 in Pōneke | Wellington or Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland. You’ll be a NZ citizen, NZ permanent resident or holder of a valid work visa allowing full time employment. Ētahi atu kōrero | Find out more Visiting our website: https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/early-careers Reviewing the Position Description Getting in touch via early.careers@rbnz.govt.nz Ko wai mātou | Who we are We’re kaitiaki | guardians of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. 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. He pai tēnei ki a koe? | Sound good to you? Apply for your place in our Operations Group Stream as part of our Graduate Programme and see where your new journey begins by applying via our Careers Page by Sunday, 19 April 2026. As part of your application, please include your CV, academic transcript and a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be the best fit for our Operations Group stream. Kōrero tāpiri | Additional information If you encounter accessibility barriers in the application process or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email early.careers@rbnz.govt.nz. Join us and you’ll contribute to New Zealand’s economic wellbeing and prosperity, help shape our future, and the future for all who call New Zealand home. We’re one of the world’s most trusted, connected and respected central banks and we have a broad range of roles to match people across all stages of their careers. Our people come from many disciplines and many walks of life. We embrace differences and new perspectives. The wellbeing of our people and work/life balance are really important to us. We provide a wide range of benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive and succeed. For general enquiries, please feel free to reach out to one of our team recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz

Responsibilities

Graduates in the Operations Group will work across Data and Information, Technology, and Security Directorates, potentially delivering official statistics, creating analytical tools, or optimizing technology use. The role involves diving into complex information to uncover issues and bring meaningful insights to life central to the Reserve Bank's outcomes.