Strategy, Insights and Planning Advisor at Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Collaboration, Strategic Development, Resource Allocation, Problem Solving, Complex Issue Resolution, Communication, Judgement, Holistic Thinking, Te Tiriti o Waitangi Knowledge, Adaptability, Pragmatism, Insights Gathering, Business Planning, Prioritisation, Central Banking Experience

Industry

Banking

Description

We are looking for a new Strategy, Insights and Planning Advisor to join the Reserve Bank and support our nationally significant mahi. Bring your skills and enthusiasm to this important role Work with teams across the Bank to help implement strategic direction for the organisation Five weeks annual leave and a suite of benefits Te tūranga – The role In this role, you’ll work closely with our small team and key stakeholders across the Bank to: Support organisational strategy development and alignment across the Bank. Help connect strategy to delivery by working with teams to embed priorities into their work programmes. Help design and implement planning and prioritisation frameworks that enable effective resource allocation. This role would suit a problem solver who enjoys working on complex issues and tailoring solutions to the environment. Ō pūkenga – About you We’re looking for a collaborative team member who can work effectively to deadlines. To be successful in this role, you will have: Experience in collaborating with others, identifying and engaging key audiences, and supporting strategies to achieve required decisions and actions. The ability to convey complex concepts in a clear, concise manner using simple language or visuals. Sound judgement and the ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues. Knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles. You will be pragmatic and adaptable, able to think on your feet and deliver practical solutions. In addition, the following are desirable but not essential to the role: Familiarity with strategic frameworks and tools such as horizon scanning, insights gathering, and strategy implementation. Experience in business planning, prioritisation or resource allocation. Central banking experience, either locally or overseas. 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. 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

Support organisational strategy development and alignment across the Bank. Help connect strategy to delivery by working with teams to embed priorities into their work programmes.