Manager Money and Cash Policy

• Work closely with senior leadership to deliver strategic objectives including Payments Modernisation
• Permanent, Wellington based role
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 15 wellness days

Te tūranga - The role

Lead the Reserve Bank's policy and research on money, payments, digital money, and the cash system. You will provide strategic advice, lead complex policy initiatives, and engage key stakeholders to support the Bank's stewardship of the cash system and broader monetary policy objectives. As a senior leader, you will also build team capability, foster collaboration, and contribute to the directorate's leadership and strategic success.

Ō pūkenga - About you

You will be a strategic and collaborative leader who is passionate about shaping the future of cash and payments in New Zealand. You are:

• An experienced policy leader with ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice on complex and emerging issues.
• Strong understanding of money, payments, cash systems, public policy, or related fields.
• A proven people leader who builds capability, fosters collaboration and inclusion, and delivers results through others.
• Skilled at influencing, building trusted relationships, and communicating complex issues clearly.
• A strong strategic thinker with sound judgement and ability to assess issues from an enterprise and industry-wide perspective.

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 o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori.

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

The anticipated appointment range for this role is $208,529 to $243,284 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).

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.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono - Interested?

Apply online including your 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.

Applications close: Sunday 9th August.