Currency Operator

As we welcome our new Reserve Bank Governor, we are also looking to welcome a new Currency Operator to support our nationally significant mahi.

• Bring your cash handling experience to this important role

• 5 weeks annual leave plus wellness leave and an annual wellness benefit

• Based in our Wellington CBD office

Te tūranga – The role

In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of banknote repatriation processing. This involves counting (via machine and manually), machine processing and balancing/reconciliation. Honesty, integrity, attention to detail and the ability to understand and consistently follow strict security, health and safety requirements and operational procedures are critical in this position.

Ō pūkenga – About you

We’re looking for a collaborative worker, who can work to deadlines effectively. To be successful in this role you will have:

• Skilled in inventory systems and identifying operational issues

• Experience with manual cash handling equipment

• Team player, calm under pressure, and confident decision-maker

• Excellent communication skills and proven numeracy for accurate reconciliations

• High attention to detail and ability to learn currency-related procedures

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. Check out the position description and get in touch with us: recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.

Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested?  

Applications close 1 March. Please include 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.