Senior Advisor, Actuarial

Reserve Bank of New Zealand

. Provide authoritative actuarial advice and technical support to prudential supervisors, management and other areas of the Reserve Bank .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeWellington • New ZealandSenior💰 NZ$230,725 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in actuarial science, financial compliance, and risk management while effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to industry-wide initiatives and policy development.

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Actuarial ScienceFinancial ComplianceRisk ManagementMentoringCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

MathematicsStatisticsFinancial TheoryAnalytical SkillsConceptual SkillsCreative ThinkingStrategy DesignSolvency AssessmentStress TestingRisk-Based Frameworks

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsJudgementHolistic ThinkingCollaborationEnthusiasm

Certifications & Qualifications

Membership of a Professional Actuarial Organisation

Industry Keywords

Insurance SectorFinancial StabilityTe Tiriti o WaitangiNZ National Security ClearanceCrisis Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide authoritative actuarial advice and technical support to prudential supervisors, management and other areas of the Reserve Bank
Assess insurers’ ongoing solvency compliance and financial position
Identify and monitor emerging stress and risk
Support insurer crisis management
Contribute to industry-wide stress testing and thematic reviews
Act as a reviewing actuary on licensing, transfers and other supervisory matters
Identify and report circumstances indicating distress within a licensed insurer or across the insurance sector
Develop risk-based frameworks and processes for oversight of the insurance sector
Contribute to solvency-related policy work and wider Financial Stability Group initiatives
Engage with licensed insurers, appointed actuaries, industry bodies and domestic and international regulatory agencies
Advocate internally and externally for the insurance regime
Develop and mentor junior colleagues and share actuarial knowledge across the organisation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong academic or professional qualifications in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or financial theory
Membership of a professional actuarial organisation
Post-qualification experience in actuarial work
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Creative thinking and sound judgement
Ability to consider issues holistically
Ability to design and implement strategies that achieve required decisions and actions
Well-developed interpersonal skills and a strong track record of building and maintaining effective professional relationships
Experience working as a senior team member and providing guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues
Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Collaborative, positive and enthusiastic approach
Demonstrated knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Eligibility to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of NZ National Security Clearance
Cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible full-time or part-time options
Hybrid working environment
Additional leave options
Wellness package
Generous parental leave provisions
Learning and development opportunities
Access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities
Inclusive and positive workplace culture
Support for flexible working and work-life balance