Competitive salary + 10% superannuation + range of leading employee benefits
Centrally located offices + WFH available
5 days well-being leave on top of annual leave

The Operational Resilience team is responsible for business continuity management and planning, ensuring a robust testing regime is in place and review the quality of business unit planning and testing. They work closely with other business units to assess the severity and impact of plausible disruption scenarios, put together response plans and test these on a regular basis. Operational Resilience is all about pro-active disruption avoidance and ensuring efficient crisis management during disruption events.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role
In your new role as Manager Scenario Analysis, you will lead operational resilience scenario analysis programme for WNZL, ensuring processes are in place to meet policy requirements and effective risk management through thorough scenario analysis. The role is a key role within Operational Resilience, ensuring that enterprise-wide scenarios are maintained, refreshed and exercised across the bank at enterprise and business unit level.

Some of your day-to-day responsibilities could include:

Provide expert guidance and support to business units on the requirements for scenario identification, analysis, testing and business continuity readiness.
Design, implement and embed a robust scenario testing regime, involving business units, technology, all crisis resolution business functions, and line 2 Risk.
Continue to build on a portfolio of severe but plausible scenarios and ensure enterprise wide events are considered and have a robust crisis response framework in place.
Build strong partnerships across the business units to provide well-balanced, researched, and expansive support on all things Scenario Analysis related.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

Extensive business continuity/operational resilience experience at first and/or second line of defence (5+ years).
Strong thought leader and communicator.
Background and experience in change management practices desirable
Demonstrated capability to manage activities related to business impacting risks and operational resilience, a sense of urgency and the ability to perform well under pressure and in conditions of uncertainty.
Flexible and creative thinker with the ability to define business trade-offs, generate out-of-the-box solutions, proactively identify and solve complex problems.
Ability to lead and influence decisions and actions of others, including internal business partners, external stakeholders, and senior management.
Demonstrable ability to visualise Scenario Analysis in the context of wider Operational Resilience and Business Disruption Risk mitigation.
Experience in financial services preferred.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Applications close:
7 February 2025

Scenario Analysis Manager

Westpac New Zealand

Scenario Analysis Manager

Westpac New Zealand

Auckland

Westpac New Zealand

Scenario Analysis Manager

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