Senior Risk Advisor

Te tūranga – The role

As a Senior Risk Advisor, you'll bring a strong risk lens to strategic initiatives, operational activities and major programmes across our Money Group. Working closely with leaders, project teams, and our Risk, Compliance and Audit Directorate, you'll help strengthen risk management practices, support effective governance, and ensure risks are understood and managed in a way that enables delivery and innovation.

This is a varied and influential role where you'll lead risk reviews, develop reporting for senior stakeholders, provide trusted advice on risk and controls, and help foster a risk-aware culture across the group.

This is a Fixed Term position, until June 2027.

Ō pūkenga – About you

To be successful in this role, you'll be an experienced risk professional who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes.

• Demonstrated technical expertise in risk management developed through at least 7 years of second line risk experience (or similar).

• Well developed analytical capability, to be able to distil key themes and perspectives for a range of audiences.

• Strong understanding of risk management principles and ability to take best practice and develop fit for purpose organisational frameworks.

• Ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills to be able to influence effectively and build credibility.

• Sound judgement and the ability to think holistically 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 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, public transport subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, fitness passport, 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 Sunday 3rd August 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 authentically why you think you’ll be a great fit for this role.