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Senior Analyst - Financial Inclusion Reserve Bank of New Zealand

• 15 days wellbeing leave + wellbeing benefit
• Wellington based role
• Fixed term contract till September 2026

Are you looking to make a difference to Aotearoa? Are you passionate about driving change to create a more sustainable future?Te tūranga - The role The Senior Analyst Financial Inclusion will take forward RBNZ's Approach to Financial Inclusion. This role will be focused on supporting cross bank initiatives on financial inclusion. This will include:

• Working with the Council of Financial Regulators Financial Inclusion Community of Practice to undertake research on basic bank accounts.
• Supporting RBNZ led research to ensure high quality research outputs, socialise findings throughout government, and to help embed next steps.
• Supporting internal collaboration on cross-cutting policy work, such as the consideration of financial inclusion under the Deposit Takers Act and as part of the Depositor Compensation Scheme.
• Support the measurement of financial inclusion as part of our work to leverage data and information.

Ō pūkenga - About you To be successful in this role you'll have:

• Experience supporting the development and refinement of policy, regulation, and/or legislation
• Strong written and analytical skills
• An understanding of the financial inclusion landscape including options to analyse issues and the key policy and regulatory options.
• Knowledge of the key economic and financial issues facing New Zealand communities.
• Adaptable, collaborative and able to thrive in a high-paced environment
• Ability to make sound decisions, devise creative solutions and encourage innovation.

Ngā painga - What we offer We have a broad range of responsibilities and great opportunities to match people across all stages of careers. We encourage an inclusive and positive workplace culture. We support flexible working and work-life balance. 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. It's a great time to join us. We're reaching for new heights. Add your voice to impact change to improve lives and livelihoods. We're protecting our future. For future generations. That's fulfilling. You can find more information about our benefits here: https://www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits 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 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 and Tikanga.So come join us if you're wanting that something more 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. We are New Zealand's central bank. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua.To find out more please review the position description for the Senior Analyst - Financial Inclusion, and for recruitment queries please contact recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?To find out more please review the position description, or for any specific queries, please email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.If the sound of this role has sparked your interest, please apply online by midnight, Wednesday 25th September 2024. Please include a cover letter with your application.Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information If you encounter accessibility barriers in the application process or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz