Senior Advisor, Research and Analytics

Fixed term role until December 2028. Thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is recognised, and you'll have opportunities to grow and develop professionally. Flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to work‑life balance. Te’tūranga - The role As the Senior Advisor, you will play a key role in providing technical leadership and expert analysis, delivering high‑quality research that informs monetary policy and supports the Bank's strategic objectives. In this role you will manage a core part of the research programme, ensuring it is impactful, well‑integrated with policy work, collaborative, and visible across the Bank and to external stakeholders. Responsibilities Lead research projects that inform monetary policy. Mentor staff, providing technical guidance and support. Strengthen academic and central bank partnerships. Provide thought leadership by identifying fruitful topics for policy‑relevant research. Ō'pūkenga - About you To succeed in this role you will be an experienced Advisor or Senior Advisor with a postgraduate degree in economics, finance, or a related analytical field, and at least seven years of experience, ideally within a central bank or similar institution. You will have a thorough understanding of macroeconomic theory and monetary economics, be familiar with global and domestic economic issues, and command advanced quantitative skills in DSGE modelling, time‑series econometrics, causal inference methods, large administrative datasets, or machine learning. You will have the capacity to lead and manage research projects effectively, and the willingness to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members. Ko'wai'matou - Who we are We are kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's financial ecosystem, enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We provide money and cash, keep prices stable and people in work, maintain safe banking, and underpin a financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business. We support a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion, and we build diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Ngā'painga - What we can offer you The Reserve Bank of New Zealand offers a range of benefits, including flexible working, additional leave options, a wellness package, public transport subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, a fitness passport, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities. 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 [email protected]. Applications for this role close on Sunday 2nd August 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr