Reserve Bank Graduates: We value great minds.

FAQs

Q: I don’t have a copy of my ‘official’ academic transcript. Can I just provide a computer print-out?

A: Only a photocopy of your official academic transcript will be accepted. Your application will not be processed without this document. If you don’t have access to an official copy, then a computer print-out stamped and signed by an official at your University will be accepted. However, if you progress further through the graduate/summer programme process, you’ll need to provide a copy of your official transcript.

Q: I am expecting to finish my qualification in the middle of an academic year. When should I apply for the graduate programme?

A: You are eligible to apply for the programme as you are nearing the end of your qualification. For example, if you will finish studying in July 2011, you should apply for the 2012 graduate programme.

Q: I have excellent grades in my undergraduate degree, and have decided not to complete honours or masters. Can I still apply for the summer or graduate programme?

A: No. Those not completing postgraduate qualifications are not eligible to apply for the summer or graduate programme.

Q: I am currently a secondary school student and will be attending University next year. Can I apply for the Maori & Pacific Islands scholarship?

A: The Maori & Pacific Islands scholarship is only open to those who have completed their first year at University (100 level) with a B+ average.

Q: What will I be doing as a graduate at the RBNZ?

A: Most of our graduates begin in either the Economics Department or the Financial Markets Department.  There are a range of tasks and responsibilities you’ll be involved in, as there are a variety of teams within these departments.

Within the Economics Department you could be working in one of the following teams:

  • Issues and International
  • Modelling
  • Forecasting
  • Research
  • Statistics Unit

Read the example of a job description in the Forecasting team (PDF 98KB)

Within the Financial Markets Department you could be working in one of the following teams:

  • Stability Analysis
  • Financial Markets Research
  • Domestic Markets
  • Foreign Reserves
  • Risk Unit

Read the example of a job description in the Financial Markets Research team (PDF 81KB)

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Please contact: recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.

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