Risk Business Partner

Bring your Enterprise Risk Management experience to this important role supporting our nationally significant mahi.

• Fixed-term role until 5 February 2027

• Wellington or Auckland

• Support our nationally significant workstreams

Te tūranga – The role

As a Risk Business Partner, you will work closely with a variety of senior stakeholders to support how they manage risk by gaining a deep understanding of their goals and operating context. You will develop partnerships across a variety of stakeholders to drive a positive risk culture and ensure an effective and dynamic approach to enterprise risk management. As part of our important second line function, you will be involved in the continued evolution and improvement of how we manage risk to deliver on key strategic objectives.

Ō pūkenga – About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in internal audit or risk management or an advisory role in financial or professional services

• A solid understanding of risk management principles and practices and their application to a changing business

• Experience in determining practical risk mitigations and internal controls to manage gaps and weaknesses

• Stakeholder engagement skills and ability to collaborate across all levels

• A sound understanding of the financial sector and central banking would be helpful

Ko wai matou – 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 underpinning the financial system to allow 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 help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga. 

Ngā painga – What we can offer you 

We have so much to offer from flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture. Our 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.  Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits

Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information 

We welcome all people, and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us: recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested? 

Check out the position description and apply online including a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role.  Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide authentically represents you

Applications close Sunday 17th May 2026.