Advisor, Risk Specialists

Advisor Risk Specialists

Due to the rapidly evolving cyber landscape and developments in AIwe are looking for someone to join our teamand help shape the future of financial sector resilience in Aotearoa by leading work at the forefront of cyber resilience technology risk and supervision.

• Permanent role based inAuckland orWellington

• Central location with a flexible hybrid working environment

• 5 weeks annual leave plus 15 wellness days

Tetūranga The role

Join theRisk Specialistteam within theFinancial Stability Group the team responsible for safeguarding New Zealands financial system. As an Advisor you will draw on yourcyber resilience andtechnologyrisksubject matter and technicalexpertiseto deliver projects initiatives and workstreams within the Group. The role also involvescontributing to supervisory risk assessmentsprovidinghigh-qualityguidancecoachingcolleagues and contributing thought leadership within your areas of expertise.

In this role you will:

• Lead and supportGroupstrategy policyandsupervision initiativesrelating tocyberandtechnologyrisk management operational resilience outsourcing incidentreportingand critical operations including developingsupervisoryframeworksby providing specialist advice and challenge.

• Lead key work programmes analytical projectsand technicalreviewsand support cross-functional initiatives and publications related tocyber and technologyrisk including supportingcoachingor guiding colleagues.

• Provide thought leadership and high-quality analysis on global and domestic developmentscyber threats and emerging vulnerabilities that may affect regulated entities and/or the financial system and contributing totheReserve Banks response to these risks.

• Maintain cyber incident response protocols in collaboration with internal and external stakeholdersandleadtheReserve Banks response to regulated entity incidentreporting.

• Apply sound judgement to resolve complex issues and build trust with management and key stakeholders.

• Provide subject matter and technical advice acrosstheReserve Bankto support capability building and access totimely high-quality information.

• Build andmaintainconstructive relationships acrosstheReserve Bank public sector domestic and international regulatorscyber agenciescentralbanksand other relevant organisations.

Ōpūkenga About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience in regulatory compliance consultingcybersecurityorinformation security with strong technicalexpertiseinfinancial services risk managementoperational resiliencecyberresilienceand/ortechnology risk.

• A relevant tertiary qualificationin information technology cyber security computer science engineering risk management financeaccountingor a related discipline.

• At least five years experience in banking insurance financial marketscyber securitytechnology risk governance risk and compliance (GRC) or a related field.

• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP CISM CISA ISO 27001 Lead Auditor cloud security certifications GIAC certifications or equivalent practical experience would beadvantageous.

• Knowledge of financial services regulation and relevantcyberandtechnologyrisk frameworks such as ISO 27001 NIST Cybersecurity Framework or equivalent frameworks.

• Experience leading and delivering statistical analyticaltechnologypolicyor financial initiatives and workstreams.

• Strong understanding of global and domestic issues affecting the New Zealandeconomyparticularlyin relation tocyberandtechnology resilience.

• Sound judgement holisticthinkingand the ability to provide leadership in a dynamic open team environment.

• A collaborative approach that draws on the knowledge of colleagues and stakeholders and contributes constructively to shared outcomes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complextechnicalinformation to technical and non-specialist audiences(including Boards and Executive teams).

• Knowledge and application ofTeTiriti o Waitangi.

Kowaimātou Who we are

Werekaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealands financial ecosystem enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We provide money and cashmaintainsafe banking underpin the financial system and help keep prices stable.

Werebuilding diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed innovation and help us deliver our best work reflective of the needs of society. Knowledge ofTeAo MāoriTeTiriti and Tikanga is welcomed and valued.

Ngāpainga What we can offer you

The Reserve Bank -TePūteaMatua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture our benefits includeadditionalleave options a wellness package working-from-home equipment subsidy generous parental leave provisions learning and development opportunities and access tonumeroussocialnetworkingand sporting activities.

Find out more at: range for this role is $ 155629 to $ 168598 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).

Come join us if you want to make an impact

Working atTePūteaMatua is about more than a job. Hereyoullhave a career a community and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for New Zealand. Bring your talentcuriosityandexpertisewellinvest in you and togetherwereinvesting in New Zealand.

Mepēheatetukutono- To Apply/Interested

Check out thejob descriptionfor this role or email us atfor more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.

Applications for this role close at midnight onSunday12July 2026. Please include a cover letter outlining why you thinkyoullbe a great fit for the acknowledging the growing use of AI we kindly ask that the information you provide outlines why you thinkyoullbe a great fit for this role and authentically.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1