On this page you’ll discover why working here is an opportunity to contribute to New Zealand’s economic wellbeing and prosperity, help shape our future, and the future for all that call New Zealand home.
More than you imagine
We’re living in unprecedented times. The world’s dynamic. It’s constantly transforming and we’re growing and evolving in response. We have big ambitions to play our part and there’s lots to do.
It’s about what Aotearoa New Zealand can be. It’s about people, their lives, their livelihoods. We will invest in you. And with you we are investing in New Zealand.
We might be the Reserve Bank but we’re not reserved—we look up and look out. We’re evolving so we can continue to lead change as the global, financial, digital and economic landscape shifts. We collaborate, we educate and innovate in how we regulate New Zealand’s financial system. Our work is pivotal, complex and nuanced.
We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s economy and financial ecosystem. Together, we do all we can to support a productive and sustainable economy and financial system that gives New Zealander’s the confidence and freedom to pursue their goals and to spend, borrow and save in their daily lives.
We're not just about the OCR – we’re a full service central bank. We’re trusted, connected and respected. Our people are exposed to a breadth of work, experiences and learning opportunities unlike anywhere else.
We have a broad range of roles to match people across all stages of their careers—from interns, graduates and early starters through to experienced professionals and specialists.
From day one, we’ll welcome you and your views and your work will matter. You’ll join us on our journey and help shape our future. You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly and inclusive community that genuinely cares about each other and achieving good outcomes for New Zealand.
For us, the wellbeing of our people and work/life balance are really important. We have a wide range of benefits to help you thrive and succeed. We have a flexible, collaborative and social workplace with active sports, interest groups and events so you get to know people across the organisation.
There’s flex, learning and a sense of community here.
We want our people to know they're valued and have the resources, flexibility and support they need to thrive and succeed. You’ll discover that our benefits are generous and flexible. We have options for additional leave, a comprehensive wellness package and a working from home equipment subsidy.
We have generous parental leave provisions, a range of learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.
Diversity and inclusion are important to us. We embrace diversity of thought, people, culture and backgrounds. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work, reflective of the needs of our society.
We are pursuing our diversity and inclusion goals with great care and energy. We are building them into everything we do.
We embrace diversity – our differences enable our success
As New Zealand’s central bank, having a diverse and inclusive workforce is key. We want all our people to feel valued, included and respected, so they can bring their authentic selves to work. Our differences allow us to each develop our awareness, sensitivity and understanding of others.
Understanding our various communities and their needs is critical to our business and being effective.
Gender and pay equity and women in leadership are important to us too. We are deeply committed to non-biased and non-discriminatory practices across our organisation.
We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Tikanga and Te Tiriti to help us integrate and embed these into our organisational culture and bring to life our Te Ao Māori strategy.
We have a number of social and professional employee-led networks and interest groups that our people can join, including a Diversity and Inclusion Group and a Women in Leadership Network.
