Intern Program

About Reserve Bank of New Zealand

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua is New Zealand’s central bank. Toitū Te, Toitū Te Ōranga - they enable economic well-being and prosperity for all New Zealanders. They have a clear goal – to create an environment that fosters the overall economic well-being of the country and the living standards of all New Zealanders so that they, and generations to come, continue to enjoy this great country.

To learn more about the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, watch this video.

Your role

Intern opportunities:

• Work that impacts the lives of New Zealanders from day one
• Numerous scholarships available
• Wellington-based positions
• With your qualification in economics, finance, mathematics, law, and/or accounting – why not start your career with work that truly matters?

There’s no better place to kick start your career than at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua. As New Zealand’s central bank they’re a kaitiaki of Aotearoa’s economy, and they’re recruiting now for Graduate and Summer Internship positions.

In their Economics, Financial Markets, Supervision, Financial System Policy, and Analysis, or Data and Statistics departments, you’ll get first-hand experience of how they maintain New Zealand’s monetary systems and policies.

Training & development

You won’t just be an observer – you’ll be doing important work right from the start. Reserve Bank of New Zealand is a full-service central bank with a very broad mandate. You’ll rotate within their teams and across their business. You’ll get exposure to people, experiences, opportunities, and a breadth of meaningful work, unlike anywhere else.

What you can look forward to:

• Quality training and development opportunities, including mentoring from top experts
• A supportive team environment that values work/life balance, social opportunities, and having fun
• International stakeholder reach and career opportunities
• A competitive salary and regular reviews, numerous career pathways, and opportunities to experience different areas of this fascinating workplace

Benefits

Working with them at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua will give you meaningful work with an inclusive, supportive, and friendly bunch of people. But that’s not all they’re about. They want their people to know they’re valued and have the resources, flexibility, and support they need to thrive and succeed.

• Flexibility and work/life balance
• Comprehensive wellness package
• Generous parental leave
• KiwiSaver
• Read more.

Career progression

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand actively invests in its people. The work you do, the training, the development opportunities, and the experiences you get here, will go beyond your role, and beyond your expectations.

From day one, they’ll welcome you, and your views and your work will matter. You’ll join them on their journey and help shape their future. You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly and inclusive community that genuinely cares about each other and achieves good outcomes for New Zealand.

Work life balance

What does work/life balance mean to you? Join the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's team and you’ll have the flexibility to support your interests and your whanau or simply do the things you love outside of work. Whether that means working flexible or reduced working hours, working outside regular working hours or working from home, they’ll find a solution that works for you and for them.

• Five weeks annual leave and Flexi leave - They offer five weeks of paid annual leave each year. But that’s not all. They allow employees to buy up to an extra three weeks of Flexi leave in a calendar year. The cost of each additional week’s leave is 2% of your total remuneration.
• Working from home equipment subsidy - They’ll contribute up to $800 for equipment to help you set up a safe and functional home office. This benefit is available to permanent employees and fixed-term employees with an employment agreement of 12 months or more.

Culture & vibe

As New Zealand’s central bank, having a diverse and inclusive workforce is key. Reserve Bank of New Zealand wants all its people to feel valued, included, and respected, so they can bring their authentic selves to work. Their differences allow them to develop their awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of others. Gender and pay equity and women in leadership are important to them too. They are deeply committed to non-biased and non-discriminatory practices across their organisation.

About you

To join their Intern programme, you’ll be a Master’s or Honours-level student or a recent graduate, majoring in economics, finance, mathematics, law, and/or accounting. Otherwise, you’ll have a postgraduate qualification with these same majors combined with relevant work experience. You’ll need to be available to start full-time work with them in Wellington.

They’re looking for graduates who:

• Are career-driven intellectuals who can work as part of a team
• Are curious and analytical critical thinkers
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

This is your big chance to start your career at an influential workplace. You’ll be part of making big decisions about their economy and improving the lives of all New Zealanders. With a great team, supportive mentoring, and any number of potential career pathways, what more could you ask for?

How to apply

This role is currently closed. If you are interested in this role, simply click "Pre-Register" and Prosple will inform you once this position from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand opens again.