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.

The Workload Automation team mission is simply to build and run platforms that enable BNZ teams to move critical files from A to B. We need a Senior Technical Specialist who will play a critical role within this team to help keep the lights on at BNZ. This team is high-profile and in very high demand to critical projects and processes within the bank.

We are the team that believe in the power of a positive attitude and a hunger for new challenges. We encourage each other to embrace autonomy, take ownership and explore new possibilities. We are all passionate about technology and we constantly push the boundaries to achieve excellence. We are fearless and all about growth mindset. This role offers a challenging and dynamic environment for technologists to contribute to future technologies, and make meaningful impact, whilst enabling developer empowerment.

Joining a well-respected and credible technology team, you will have the chance to uplift some of our legacy platforms and be on the coalface of technological advancements here within the bank. You will get to play a critical role in building consistent, usable, and standardised file transfer platforms and patterns. You will even get to drive innovation and efficiency in our data-driven banking environment. How cool is that?

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

This role can be based in Auckland or Wellington. It is a hybrid role with two days where you can work flexibly.

What are 5 day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?

• Configure and Manage File Transfers: Configure and maintain secure file transfer platforms (e.g., SFTP, FTPS, PGP) to ensure data integrity and security. Oversee and ensure the successful completion of scheduled and ad-hoc file transfers, addressing any issues that arise promptly.
• Troubleshoot Transfer Issues: Diagnose and resolve file transfer failures, working closely with internal teams and external partners to identify and fix problems.
• Automate Processes: Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline file transfer processes and reduce manual intervention.
• Maintain the File Transfer Platform: Perform regular maintenance and updates on the file transfer platform to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Document Procedures: Maintain detailed documentation of file transfer processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to ensure knowledge sharing and compliance.

What is the team culture and environment like?

We are an open team of top-notch individuals where everyone is willing to pitch in and help out. There is a strong and unique sense of collaboration and teamwork; with oodles of social gatherings along the way. We all embrace the wider Engineering family & bring our authentic selves to work each and every day!

What is your management style?

Pure enablement. How can I look for ways to continually provide Care, Context, Clarity, whilst Clearing the Way and helping Celebrate your success here at BNZ.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

To work within an environment where customer, experimentation, innovation and collaboration is at the heart of its culture. If you see something that could be done better, roll those sleeves up and don’t hold back.

What technical skills are REQUIRED for this role?

• Unix and Windows Administration: Proficiency in both Unix and Windows systems is a must, your skills in managing and optimising these environments are crucial to our success.
• Automation and Scripting: Your expertise in this area is essential. We need someone that can help simplify and future proof our current solution.
• Ansible: while not mandatory, experience with Ansible is highly preferred.
• Dev Ops: We use Jenkins, but familiarity with any Dev Ops tools is a plus.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a cross functional, diverse, and multidisciplinary team
• SFTP and SSH: Experience with secure file transfer protocol and SSH is a plus
• Cloud platforms: Familiarity with AWS and Azure will be beneficial 

What do we want you to know before you apply?

What sets this role apart is the level of independence and freedom you will have. We value autonomy and encourage you to seek out opportunities, try new things, and embrace experimentation. You will have the flexibility to make the role what you want it to be, with ample opportunities for personal backlog of impactful and awesome continual improvement initiatives.

What is your favourite thing about working for BNZ?

The energy and vibe that our Engineering teams bring each and every day. It’s simply contagious!

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

To be successful here at BNZ, we must all practice our BNZ values - not just profess them; “Own It”, “Grow together”, Be Respectful” and “Excellence for Customers”.

We require strong thought leadership; we need people who are known for their art of influence, known as the force multiplier who can advocate for best practice at BNZ.

PLEASE NOTE: For internal reference, this role is Hay level 16.

Applications close at midnight, Wednesday 15 January 2025. The team will not be reviewing applications until after 13 January 2025.

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.”