Principal Adviser – Payments

Job title: Principal Adviser – Payments

Company: Alpha Recruitment


Job description: Principal Adviser – Payments
Auckland or Wellington
Permanent, Full-time
$160 – $200 k + 3% KiwiSaver (dependent on experience)Our client is looking for a seasoned Principal Adviser, Payments to provide strategic and technical leadership across a range of regulatory functions within their payments team. This is a senior-level role where your expertise will directly shape the future of retail payments in Aotearoa New Zealand.This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of an evolving and highly impactful sector. As Principal Adviser, you’ll provide both strategic direction and technical insight across a broad portfolio of work. From monitoring system performance and setting rules, to engaging with industry and supporting compliance-you’ll help ensure New Zealand’s payments system is efficient, innovative, and fit for the future.You’ll be a key player in delivering the agencies payments agenda, influencing system-wide change, and collaborating with other regulators and internal teams. You’ll also lead complex projects, mentor colleagues, and contribute to long-term strategy development.We’re looking for someone who brings:· Proven experience in economic regulation, policy or a related field· A strong understanding of regulatory environments· Experience in the payments or open banking space would be ideal· Alternatively a keen interest in payments, with a readiness to grow deep subject expertise is essential· Understanding of regulatory systems and implementation· A strategic, systems-level mindset with strong analytical skills· Excellent written and verbal communication· Confidence working with senior leaders and external stakeholdersThis is a permanent role that can be based in Auckland or Wellington with flexible working arrangements available.Ready to make a difference in the future of payments?
Please send an updated CV to info@thejohnsongroup.co.nz quoting reference number JA6384.

Expected salary: $160000 – 200000 per year

Location: Auckland

Job date: Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:56:39 GMT

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