Manager, Investor Information
New Zealand Government
Auckland, North IslandFull TimeNZ$160,000/yr6d agoActive listing
Job description
A great place to work. With great work to do. Ours is a meaningful and impactful role, as a kaitiaki (caretaker) of the financial services in Aotearoa. We oversee a market that does right by everyone, ensuring better outcomes for all New Zealanders. Our role as a kaitiaki is brought to life by our values; Look to the Horizon, Help the Team Work, Make the Calls and Open Hearts, Open Minds. Te Tūranga | The Role Join us as the Manager, Investor Information, where you'll lead a specialist team responsible for helping ensure New Zealanders receive clear, accurate and meaningful information when making financial decisions.
This team plays a critical role in identifying and assessing risks and potential harms across a wide range of investor and consumer information sources, from product disclosure statements through to websites, advertising and social media content.
As Manager, you’ll support the team, provide technical leadership, set direction and oversee the delivery of high-quality regulatory outcomes across a broad and evolving portfolio of work. You'll also have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the team as it expands its focus across wider financial markets.
Your mahi will include but not limited to: * Leading and developing a high-performing team of investor information specialists. * Allocating work, providing quality oversight and ensuring consistency across regulatory activities. * Identifying and assessing risks and potential harms arising from investor and consumer information. * Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leaders on complex regulatory matters. * Working collaboratively across the FMA to deliver coordinated and effective regulatory responses. * Engaging with industry and contributing to regulatory guidance that supports better market outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to gain visibility across the full breadth of Aotearoa’s financial markets while making a tangible contribution to investor confidence and market integrity.
He kōrero mōu | About you We’re looking for a confident people leader or highly experienced technical specialist ready to step into a leadership role. You'll bring experience reviewing and interpreting complex information, whether from a regulatory, policy, legal, risk, compliance or financial services environment. You're able to quickly get to the heart of an issue, apply sound judgement, and translate complexity into clear, practical outcomes.
You'll also bring: * Experience leading people, projects or complex pieces of work. * Strong analytical and critical thinking capability. * The ability to interpret complex or ambiguous information and make sound decisions. * Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. * A collaborative approach and the confidence to work across multiple stakeholder groups. * Experience in financial services being advantageous, but not essential. Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to fair, transparent and effective financial markets that deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders.
Ngā painga | What we offer We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including: * 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution * Health and life insurance cover * Paid leave over the Christmas period * The ability to swap public holidays for days that hold personal significance * Exceptional learning and development opportunities, including technical training and leadership programmes At the FMA, we’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We also offer a range of wellness and social activities to support both personal and professional wellbeing and help our people genuinely connect with one another. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply If this sounds like your next opportunity, then please apply today. Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026 at 5pm.
If you require additional support with your application, please let us know so you are best placed to complete this with ease.
This team plays a critical role in identifying and assessing risks and potential harms across a wide range of investor and consumer information sources, from product disclosure statements through to websites, advertising and social media content.
As Manager, you’ll support the team, provide technical leadership, set direction and oversee the delivery of high-quality regulatory outcomes across a broad and evolving portfolio of work. You'll also have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the team as it expands its focus across wider financial markets.
Your mahi will include but not limited to: * Leading and developing a high-performing team of investor information specialists. * Allocating work, providing quality oversight and ensuring consistency across regulatory activities. * Identifying and assessing risks and potential harms arising from investor and consumer information. * Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leaders on complex regulatory matters. * Working collaboratively across the FMA to deliver coordinated and effective regulatory responses. * Engaging with industry and contributing to regulatory guidance that supports better market outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to gain visibility across the full breadth of Aotearoa’s financial markets while making a tangible contribution to investor confidence and market integrity.
He kōrero mōu | About you We’re looking for a confident people leader or highly experienced technical specialist ready to step into a leadership role. You'll bring experience reviewing and interpreting complex information, whether from a regulatory, policy, legal, risk, compliance or financial services environment. You're able to quickly get to the heart of an issue, apply sound judgement, and translate complexity into clear, practical outcomes.
You'll also bring: * Experience leading people, projects or complex pieces of work. * Strong analytical and critical thinking capability. * The ability to interpret complex or ambiguous information and make sound decisions. * Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. * A collaborative approach and the confidence to work across multiple stakeholder groups. * Experience in financial services being advantageous, but not essential. Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to fair, transparent and effective financial markets that deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders.
Ngā painga | What we offer We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including: * 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution * Health and life insurance cover * Paid leave over the Christmas period * The ability to swap public holidays for days that hold personal significance * Exceptional learning and development opportunities, including technical training and leadership programmes At the FMA, we’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We also offer a range of wellness and social activities to support both personal and professional wellbeing and help our people genuinely connect with one another. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply If this sounds like your next opportunity, then please apply today. Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026 at 5pm.
If you require additional support with your application, please let us know so you are best placed to complete this with ease.
