Senior Analyst (Insurance Supervision)

Bring your knowledge and experience of the financial sector to this role inthe Financial Stability Group.

As a Senior Analyst in Prudential Supervision, you will have direct responsibility for supervising insurers within the insurance sector, helping to strengthen the safety and resilience of New Zealand’s financial system.

• Join our collaborative and supportiveBanking and InsuranceSupervisionteam withinthePrudentialSupervisionDirectorate.

• Contribute to prudential supervision, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and analysis that informs decisions across RBNZ.

• Permanent,Wellingtonor Auckland based role

Tetūranga– The role and your impact 

As a Senior Analyst in Prudential Supervision,you’llconduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis acrossthe insurance sector. You’ll assess prudential risk profiles, make well-formed judgements and help implement effective supervisory strategies to mitigate identified risks. You’ll prepare high-quality advice for managers, senior leaders and Reserve Bank committees, and communicate complex work clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Working collaboratively across the Directorate and Financial Stability Group, you’ll engage with regulated entities at management,executive and board level,be involved withanalytical projects,andsupport continuous improvement.

Ōpūkenga– About you

We’relooking for aproactive andcollaborativeSenior Analystwhobringssoundjudgement,strong analyticaland research capability, and the confidence tocommunicatecomplex information clearly.To be successful in this role,you willbring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in economics, statistics, data science,financeor a related discipline.

• Astrong understanding ofbanking, insurance, financial markets, law, accounting, macroeconomics, economics or a central bank environmentispreferred.

• A solid understanding of New Zealand’s financial system, including the interactions between the economy, financial institutions and prudential regulation, ora strong desireto build this knowledge.

• Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to assess qualitative and quantitative information,identifyprudential risks and recommend practical responses.

• Experience designing data collections or undertaking policy analysis would beadvantageous.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make technical information accessible to different audiences.

• The proven ability to build andmaintaineffective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including confidence engaging at management, executive and board level.

• A proactive,resilientand collaborative approach, sound judgement, and the ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues.

• Knowledge and application ofTeTiritio Waitangi, and a commitment toTeAo Māori, diversity, equity, inclusion, and a safe and healthy workplace.

• Eligibility to obtain andmaintaintheappropriate levelof New Zealand National Security Clearance, ifrequired.

Ngāpainga– What we can offer you  

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 includeadditionalleave options, a wellness package, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access tonumeroussocial, networking and sporting activities.

The anticipated appointment range for this role is $128,699 to $150,149 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience).

Come join us if you want to make an impact  

Working at the Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea 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. 

Kōrerotāpiri– Additional information  

Youdon’thave to meet all the above criteria to apply. If you think you can contribute to several of the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome all people, and we want everyone to be able to equitablyparticipatein our recruitment process. For more information or any questions,get in touch withus:recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.

Mepēheatetukutono – Interested?  

Check out the job description for this role below or email us at recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz for more info.

• Senior Analyst – Prudential Supervision position description

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Applications closeatmidnight onWednesday, 30th September2026.Please include a cover letter outlining why you thinkyou’llbe a great fit for the role.  

Recognisingthe growing use of AI, we ask thatyour application authentically explainswhy youwouldbe a great fit for this role.