Senior Legal Counsel

• Secondment opportunity untilDecember 2026

• Join our collaborative and supportive team

• Full-time Wellingtonor Auckland-based role

Tetūranga The role

AsLegal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel you will report to the Associate General Counsel as part of a team offive lawyers.

Sitting within theEnterprise Services Group your work will contribute to our purpose of driving RBNZs strategicobjectives. Your role has an important impact through the delivery oflegal advicethat enhancesRBNZs reputation and helpsus deliver on our priorities.

The Legal team are highly regarded within RBNZ andareactively sought outtoadvise ona wide range ofmatters across work alongside senior leaders policy expertsoperationalteamsand supervisors on issues that matterfinancialstabilityandresilience regulatory reform monetarypolicyandaccess to cash. Your advice will directly inform critical decisions thatimpacttheNew Zealandeconomy.

In this role you will:

• Act as a corporate legal adviser to the Bank under the direction and guidance of theRBNZsGeneral CounselandAssociate General Counselandin accordance withtheRBNZsLegal Services Charter and Lawyers Conduct and Client Care rules.

• Providetimelyand high-qualitylegal services to the Reserve Bank and advice on:

• Statutory interpretation.

• Options under legislation available toRBNZin the pursuit of its regulatory functions.

• Public law issuesand other general corporate matters.

• RBNZs functions and operationspowersand obligations under relevant legislation including in respect of its payment systems issuance of currency and monetary policy as well as legal advice on general corporate matters.

Ōpūkenga About you

We are looking for a collaborative team member who can work effectively under pressure manage competingprioritiesand meet be successful in this role you willbring:

• Atleast 4 yearsPQE in the public sector a financial institution or regulatory body with a current New Zealand practicing certificate

• Strong statutory interpretation skills and an understanding of the regulatory environment

• Apragmatic solutions-focussedand client-centricapproach to delivering legal advice

• High qualitywritten and oral communication skillswith anability totranslate complex legal issues into clear actionable advice

Kowaimātou Who we are

Werekaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealands 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 underpinning the financial system to allow New Zealand to spend saveinsureand do business.

We do all we can to support a sustainableproductiveand efficient economy built on integrityinnovationand diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences help us deliver our best work reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge ofTeAo MāoriTeTiritio WaitangiandtikangaMāori.

Ngāpainga What we can offer you

We have so much to offer from flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture. Our benefits includeadditionalleave options a wellness package working-from-home equipment subsidy generous parental leave provisions learning and development opportunities and access tonumeroussocial networking and sporting activities. Find out more at: join us if you want to make an impact

Working atTePūteaMatua is about more than a job. Hereyoullhave a career a community and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for New Zealand. Bring your talentcuriosityandexpertisewellinvest in you and togetherwereinvesting in New Zealand.

Kōrerotāpiri- Additional information

We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitablyparticipatein our recruitment process. For more information or any questionsget in touch withus:

Mepēheatetukutono- Interested

Check out theposition descriptionand apply online including a cover letter outlining why you thinkyoullbe a great fit for the role. Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI we kindly ask that the information you provide authenticallyrepresentsyou

Applications closeWednesday 6th May.