• Lead RBNZ’s People strategy through its next chapter 
• Influence enterprise-wide culture and capability at scale 
• Build trusted leadership capability in a complex environment 

Lead People and Culture at the Reserve Bank, shaping trusted leadership and capability across a complex, nationally significant organisation. 

Te tūranga - The role and your impact   

Following a period of significant change, this role will shape the next phase of People and Culture, embedding confidence, clarity and trusted partnership across the organisation. 

Reporting to the Assistant Governor Operations, the Director People and Culture is responsible for leading RBNZ’s people strategy and strengthening organisational capability across a complex, nationally significant institution. 

You will lead an experienced team across Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Leadership and Learning, and people operations, ensuring: 

• A clear, future-focused people strategy aligned to the RBNZ’s mandate 
• Trusted, pragmatic advice to senior leaders 
• Strong governance, employment practice and public accountability 
• Lifted leadership capability and engagement 

This is a highly collaborative leadership role requiring judgement, credibility and influence. You will operate confidently in complex discussions and enable safe, well-informed decisions. 

Ō pūkenga - About you   

You are an experienced senior People and Culture leader who brings both strategic depth, executive presence and operational credibility. 

You have successfully led through complexity and change, earning trust across executive and specialist communities. You are comfortable operating in the “grey” — guiding leaders through nuanced people matters with sound judgement rather than rigid rule application. 

You bring: 

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience across the full People and Culture portfolio. 
• A collaborative, warm and authentic leadership style that draws people in. 
• Strong employment law and public accountability awareness. 
• The ability to build credibility quickly and contribute confidently at senior leadership level. 
• Experience working in complex, regulated or public sector environments. 

You will be energised by the opportunity to lead a capable team of approximately 20, supported by experienced direct reports, and to shape a prioritised, strategic programme of work for the next phase of the RBNZ journey. 

Ko wai mātou - Who they are 

Kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. RBNZ 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.   

RBNZ do all they can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. They are building diversity and inclusion into everything they do. The differences seed their innovation and help them deliver their best work – reflective of the needs of society. They welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.   

Ngā painga – What they offer 

The Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, their 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.   

To find out more information about their benefits, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:  www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits    

Come join them if you want to make an impact  

Working at the Reserve Bank – Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. You will 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 they will help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most trusted and respected central banks. They will invest in you. And with you, they’re investing in New Zealand.   

Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information   

RBNZ welcome all people and want everyone to be able to equitably participate in their 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  jeremy@inside.co.nz   

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested?  

This role can be based in either Auckland or Wellington. 

Applications close at 12pm on Friday 20 March 2026. We will be assessing applications as they are received and encourage early application. 

To request a copy of the candidate information pack or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jeremy McLeod at jeremy@inside.co.nz. 

Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.