Director Financial Markets

Full job description
Director of Financial Markets

Te turanga - The role
As the Director of Financial Markets you will be an integral part of the Leadership team within Te Putea Matua. You will provide strategic direction to the Directorate and FMD Management team and provide high quality advice to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), The Assets and Liabilities committee (ALCO) and the RBNZ Board.

You will lead and oversee:

The Bank's balance sheet activities and ensure that the tools are appropriately designed and managed to meet monetary policy and financial stability objectives
Oversee high quality advice to key committees and the Board
Build, motivate, and develop a team with the range of capabilities and expertise needed to deliver on its' broad mandate
Promote wider thought leadership on financial market policy and contribute to communications that build public understanding of Te Putea Matua's role.
O pukenga - About you
You will be both adaptable and strategic in your thinking and your explanation of technical information is second to none. You are an expert in your field and understand and embody the perfect mix of both people and technical leadership.

In addition to this you will;

Provide strategic thought leadership in your area of responsibility and operational leadership across the organisation
Have demonstrable experience in the owning and implementation of key recommendations from policy committees
Possess relationship management experience to build, develop and maintain high level relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Have excellent communication skills, with a collaborative style and an ability to be objective and influential within and across the organisation
This is a critical role that ultimately commands excellent leadership credentials, innovation, integrity and inclusiveness.

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 Maori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.'

Nga painga - What we can offer you'
The Reserve Bank - Te Putea 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, 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'

Come join us if you want to make an impact'
Working at the Reserve Bank - Te Putea 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.'

Korero tapiri - 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 [email protected].'

Me pehea te tuku tono - Interested?'
Check out the job description for this role or email us at [email protected] for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.'

Applications for this role close on Sunday 20 July 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 why you think you'll be a great fit for this role and authentically reflects your unique skills and experiences.