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Principal Adviser - Co FR
Want to influence positive change? Here, you'll be part of creating wellbeing and prosperity for all Kiwis.

• 5 weeks annual leave
• 15 wellbeing days + wellbeing benefit
• Auckland or Wellington based role

Te tūranga - The role and your impact
The Principal Adviser - Co FR supports the Council of Financial Regulators to fulfil its purpose and objectives. This is a senior leadership position that plays a pivotal role providing coordination, strategic direction, and engagement across the financial regulatory system.In this role, no two days will be the same. Your key responsibilities will be leading the development and delivery of a long-term strategic plan that supports Co FR's key strategies and outcomes; engaging and collaborating extensively across agencies on system-wide risks and issues to inform, progress, and deliver on Co FR's priority areas and forward agenda.

Ō pūkenga - About you
We're looking for someone who is a self-starter and can work in a low context environment. You'll also be the kind of person who thrives on balancing differing perspectives and communicating with stakeholders of all levels.If you have:

• Extensive experience and proven ability to build strong collaborative relationships and relate effectively with multiple stakeholders, senior leaders, and governance forums
• Experience working for in regulation/financial regulation
• Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• The ability to effectively manage and influence a diverse work programme, deliver large and complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and implement strategies to achieve required outcomes

then we want to hear from you!For more information on the role and the competencies you can view the position description here.

Ko wai matou - Who we are
The Council of Financial Regulators (Co FR) - Kaunihera Kaiwhakarite Ahumoni - contributes to maximising New Zealand's sustainable, economic wellbeing through effective and responsive regulation of the financial system in New Zealand. This role is jointly engaged by the co-chairs of Co FR - RBNZ and FMA, and has dual reporting lines to both organisations.

Ngā painga - What we can offer you
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 The anticipated appointment range for this role is $149,675 to $162,148 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).
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 on Wednesday 2nd October. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you'll be a great fit for the role.