Culture and Capability Partner

Bring your expertise to help shape how we work at Te Pūtea Mātua.

• Lead culture and capability portfolio focused on te ao Māori, diversity, equity and inclusion. 

• Work with colleagues across the organisation to put ideas into practice and improve how we support and develop our people.

• Enjoy flexible working, 15 days wellness leave and range of other generous benefits 

Te tūranga | The role

As Culture and Capability Partner, you’ll lead a portfolio focused on te ao Māori, diversity, equity and inclusion within our wider culture and capability programme. You’ll work closely with another Culture and Capability Partner and the wider team, bringing complementary strengths to a shared programme of work. You’ll also work closely with the Principal Adviser Te Ao Māori and Kaiārahi Māori, and colleagues across Te Pūtea Matua, to connect expertise and turn organisational priorities into practical initiatives. You’ll advise leaders and colleagues, helping them work through complex issues and put inclusive approaches into practice.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead the planning and delivery of the culture and capability portfolios including te ao Māori, diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Use organisational data, employee voice and insights to identify needs and shape evidence-based solutions drawing on te ao Māori and equity and inclusion principles. 

• Partner and co-design with leaders, colleagues and kaimahi to create practical, inclusive and sustainable approaches.

• Provide specialist advice and coaching to leaders and colleagues across culture, capability and organisational development.

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, confidently influencing and challenging thinking when needed.

• Connect initiatives across your portfolio, identifying dependencies, opportunities and gaps.

• Measure the impact of initiatives and use evidence and learning to continuously improve our approach.

Ō pūkenga | About you

You’ll bring strong expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion, alongside deep knowledge of te ao Māori. You’ll be skilled at putting that expertise into practice, helping to continue improving how Te Pūtea supports and develops its people.  You’ll bring your own expertise and learn from others, adding further depth to the mātauranga Māori and DEI capability across Te Pūtea Matua. You’ll design, deliver and evaluate Te Ao Māori learning and cultural capability initiatives that support kaimahi and leaders to build practical capability and confidence over time.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience leading programmes or projects that strengthen organisational culture and capability.

• Ability to use data, insights and employee feedback to identify priorities and make clear recommendations.

• Experience designing and delivering initiatives within complex, high-performing organisations.

• Confidence advising leaders, facilitating discussions and influencing decisions. 

• The ability to navigate multiple priorities and understand how your work connection with wider organisaitonal needs

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Sound judgement and a pragmatic, collaborative working style.

• Knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience. Your background may include building mātauranga Māori capability, DE&I, Organisational development, Human Resources, Psychology or a related field

The anticipated appointment range for this role is $126,175 to $147,205 (actual salary will be dependent on your skills and experience). 

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 people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows 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 seed our innovation and 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   

The Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, public transport subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, fitness passport, 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   

Come join us if you want to make an impact    

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

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 if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.   

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested?   

Check out the job description here for this role or email us at recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz for more info. You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.   

We are reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with applicants prior to the closing date on 22nd November 2026. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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