Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Opportunity to support NZ's ongoing confidence in our money, ensuring that banknotes and coins that we supply meet the needs of Aotearoa. The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to monitor the performance of our supply chain, our banknotes and coins, and NZ's cash distribution system. As a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst, you will further the development of robust quality assurance standards, frameworks and processes. In this role you will be working to ensure the quality and authenticity of cash in circulation meets requirements, new banknotes and coin designs meet the needs of New Zealanders, and all cash produced meets our specifications. About you To be successful in this role, you will bring: Tertiary qualified in relevant scientific/engineering discipline, A thorough understanding of quality assurance processes, preferably applied to a relevant manufacturing environment, Demonstrable experience in leading scientifically valid investigations and presenting data outputs to decision makers, An ability to influence and obtain support from key stakeholders to arrive at a desired outcome, Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technically specialised subject matter, especially to a non-expert audience, An innovative and problem-solving approach in a technical or manufacturing environment, Solid all-round capability to independently manage a diverse program of work, Experience overseeing or actively contributing to a quality assurance programme in a regulated environment. 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 Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori. What we can offer you The Reserve Bank -Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additionalleave options, a wellness package, public transport subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, fitness passport, learning and development opportunities, access tonumeroussocial,networkingand sporting activities. Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits The anticipated appointment range for this role is $109,466 to $127,710 (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. #J-18808-Ljbffr