The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is the country’s central bank and a public-sector institution serving the stability and functioning of New Zealand’s economy. Its responsibilities include setting monetary policy to support low and stable consumer price inflation, overseeing the financial system, issuing and managing the nation’s currency, and ensuring that financial institutions can access dependable payment and settlement services. Through this work, the bank contributes to economic wellbeing and improved living standards across New Zealand.
Chief of Staff, Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Advise the Governor and Executive Leadership Team at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Lead executive coordination, stakeholder engagement, governance, and organisation-wide strategic initiatives.
Description
- Work with the Governor and Executive Leadership Team to advance leadership effectiveness and strategic priorities
- Build coordination, alignment, and collaboration across Te Pūtea Matua
- Manage stakeholder engagement priorities involving Ministers, government agencies, regulated entities, industry leaders, international partners, and other key stakeholders
- Help shape and implement the future operating model and working practices for the Governor’s Office
- Enable executive decisions through strategic advice, analysis, briefings, and planning
- Oversee and improve executive governance arrangements
- Track actions and strategic commitments through to completion
- Assess organisational progress against strategic priorities and surface risks, opportunities, and dependencies
- Lead or coordinate enterprise-wide initiatives, reviews, and strategic projects for the Governor and Executive Leadership Team
Requirements
- Substantial experience working at executive, board, ministerial, or comparable senior decision-making level
- Experience advising and supporting chief executives, governors, ministers, boards, or other senior leaders
- Strong knowledge of New Zealand’s public sector, machinery of government, regulatory context, and stakeholder environment
- Established credibility and relationships across relevant New Zealand public sector, business, and political networks
- Proven ability to influence outcomes across organisational boundaries and among senior stakeholders
- Experience leading complex strategic initiatives, organisational change, or cross-functional programmes
- Exceptional judgement, discretion, and political awareness
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori
- Must hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, the required level of New Zealand National Security Clearance
- A cover letter is required
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Inclusive and positive workplace culture
- Five weeks of annual leave
- Additional leave options
- Wellness package
- Generous parental leave provisions
- Learning and development opportunities
- Social, networking, and sporting activities