Manager, Culture and Capability

Role overview

We are seeking a strategic leader to guide organisation-wide culture, capability, and inclusion work that strengthens performance and supports delivery of key priorities. This position offers flexible working, five weeks of leave, and a range of wellbeing-focused benefits.

In this role, you will lead a compact, high-performing team focused on delivering meaningful outcomes across culture and capability.

What you will lead

You will be accountable for the organisation’s people-and-culture priorities across organisational development, learning and development, diversity, equity and inclusion, and Te Ao Māori. This includes culture, engagement, wellbeing behaviour, values, and competencies.

You will also drive the design and rollout of learning, culture, and organisational development initiatives and projects that align with organisational strategy.

What you bring

To be effective in this role, you should have strong experience leading teams within people and culture functions, together with a solid history of delivering both strategic and practical initiatives in learning and development and organisational development.

You will need the ability to build credibility quickly, influence stakeholders effectively, and demonstrate thoughtful leadership grounded in critical and creative thinking. A calm, approachable, inclusive, and self-aware leadership style is essential, along with good judgement and the ability to think at a broad strategic level.

Knowledge of and practical application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is also required.

About the organisation

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand works as kaitiaki of the country’s financial ecosystem, supporting economic wellbeing and prosperity. Its role includes providing money and cash, supporting price stability and employment, maintaining safe banking, and helping the financial system underpin day-to-day economic activity.

The organisation places strong emphasis on sustainability, productivity, efficiency, integrity, innovation, and inclusion. It values diversity, welcomes understanding of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti, and Tikanga, and aims to reflect the needs of society in its work.

Benefits

The role comes with a positive and inclusive workplace culture, flexible work options, additional leave choices, a wellness package, support for working from home equipment, generous parental leave, development opportunities, and access to social, networking, and sporting activities.

Additional information

The organisation is committed to equitable participation in the recruitment process. If you face any barriers to applying, or need accessibility support or adjustments, you can contact [email protected].

If you would like more information about the role, you may request the job description or email [email protected].

Applications close on Sunday 28 June 2026. A cover letter explaining why you are a strong fit for the position is required. The application guidance also notes that, while AI use is increasingly common, the information provided should genuinely reflect why you are suited to the role.