Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

As a member of the People & Culture (P&C) Leadership Tīma (Team), you’ll play a key role in contributing to the development of BNZ’s colleague priorities – ensuring strong alignment to the achievement of the BNZ Strategy.

The GM Leadership, Culture & Wellbeing will provide strategic thought-leadership, translating into pragmatic initatives for leadership, culture and wellbeing. This tīma, will have a strong focus on the integrated leadership and culture strategies, working closely with the People Partnering teams for delivery. They will also provide expertise in organisational culture transformation and leadership development, weaving healthy workplace practices (including Health & Safety) throughout the suite of culture and leadership interventions.

This is an Auckland based opportunity.

Mō te Tūranga | About the tūranga

We spoke with the Chief People Officer (who you'd report to), who let us know the following about the tūranga:

What are day-to-day tasks GM Leadership, Culture & Wellbeing is responsible for?

Cultural Change: Develop and implement strategies to drive a culture of performance, continuous improvement, and adaptability across BNZ. You will leverage data and insights to assess the health of our culture and areas for focus with the executive team.
Leadership Growth: Develop and embed programmes that build and grow strong leadership capability within BNZ, enabling a culture of performance, continuous learning and improvement. Through BNZ’s Leadership Coaches, you’ll ensure core disciplines in relation to Operating Rhythms, Planning, and Accountability are a part of our DNA. Accountable for enterprise talent management and succession planning, including talent assessment frameworks.
Wellbeing and Safety: Develop and oversee strategies to promote employee wellbeing and ensure health & safety compliance, fostering a safe and healthy work environment.

What do we want you to know before you apply?

This is a newly created position, so this is an opportunity to shape the tūranga and make an impact!

What is your management style?

I have an empowering management style, providing autonomy and trust so you can own your work and make decisions to get things achieved.

What is the most challenging thing about this opportunity?

The nature of the tūranga means you should be confident in navigating difficult conversations, providing constructive feedback, while maintaining a supportive and fair approach that will enable BNZ to achieve its objectives. 

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this tūranga?

It can be a fast-paced environment - a sense of humour, resilience, curiosity, and creativity will set you up well for success.

PLEASE NOTE: Advertising for this vacancy will close Monday 24 February at 1155pm.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

This is an exciting opportunity to join us!  We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. 

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”

General Manager - Leadership, Culture & Wellbeing

BNZ

General Manager - Leadership, Culture & Wellbeing

BNZ

Auckland

BNZ

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