Senior Manager Risk & Compliance

Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role

Senior Manager, Risk and Compliance

Te turanga - The role

As the Senior Manager, Risk and Compliance you will lead and direct the Risk and Compliance Team, and ensure a risk and compliance lens is applied to all activities, strategic development and project management at RBNZ. You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting to both management and the RBNZ Board.

You will

Identify and rectify weaknesses that could damage RBNZ from a financial, operational, legal or reputational perspective.

Design, implement and mature the RBNZ's enterprise risk management frameworks.

Identify and manage compliance obligations.

Foster and embed a risk-aware culture.

Lead the delivery of group and cross functional strategies, activities, initiatives and programmes / projects along with participation.

Plan, develop and deliver on large multi-year strategic work programmes across the organisation.

This is a key leadership position which is instrumental in overseeing the risk and compliance of key functions within Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

O pukenga - About you

You will be both adaptable and strategic in your thinking and be able to lead both functionally and strategically to ensure shared success.

In addition to this you will :

Have demonstrable experience working in a risk management role, including technical expertise in the development and implementation of compliance frameworks and procedures.

Have demonstrable people leadership experience and the ability to cultivate a high performing team.

Possess relationship management experience to build, develop and maintain relationships with both your team and stakeholders.

Have strong communication skills, with a collaborative style and an ability to be objective with setting workplans and priorities.

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.'

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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

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Me pehea te tuku tono - Interested?'

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Applications for this role close at5pm on 29th September 2025.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