• Competitive salary + 10% superannuation + range of market leading employee benefits
• Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
• Develop your career with Westpac!
Mō te tūranga | About the Role
Project Management role working alongside two delivery leads on a large workflow improvment programme reporting in to a Programme Manager. The work involves the management and delivery of a number of workflow improvements for a range of business departments with each solution taking 2-3 months. This will involve project management of the task, oversight and direction of project Business Analysts, negotiating and securing delivery resource from Technology Teams, managing risks and issues within the workstream, and contributing to Programme Level reporting and Steering Committees. The role will also include:
- Project Planning and Execution. Managing enterprise-wide initiatives within agreed scope, time, cost and quality from initial identification, refinement of the requirements, scope and solution design, to delivery of change and embedding in the business and IT ensuring alignment with wider delivery plans and priorities.
- Delivery Framework and Governance. Ensuring initiatives adhere to all internal policies and standards, reporting meets Transformation Office requirements and maintaining compliant initiative governance and reporting management.
- Stakeholder Communication and Engagement. Working with internal business and project stakeholders, vendors and third parties to ensure successful delivery of projects and ensure open and frequent lines of visibility to stakeholders.
- Resource Management. Ensuring initiatives are resourced correctly, sponsors are engaged and aware of progress and all risks to delivery are identified and managed.
- Risk and Issue Management. Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues to minimise impact on initiative delivery and outcomes. Develop risk management strategies and monitor and escalate to Programme Manager, Portfolio Director as necessary.
- Financial Management. Manage initiative budget and forecasting and ensure financial accountability and transparency.
- Perform related duties as assigned, within the scope of role and as required by Programme Management.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
- 5 years experience as a Project Manager managing complex projects end to end in large corporate/ enterprise businesses
- Effective Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to ongoing professional development in industry and project management related fields.
- Essential
Strong understanding of Project Management lifecycle and experience applying to practical situations
Demonstrated ability to identify complex risks, lead project reviews and develop risk mitigation strategies
Good understanding of Agile methodology and ability to breakdown scope in to epics, stories and and prioritise effectively.
Leading complex business and technical change projects in a corporate environment.
Strong internal and external stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable
Current Project Management and Agile certification
Relevant business, functional and/or technical domain knowledge and experience
Understanding of financial services as well as compliance obligations of registered banks in New Zealand
Experience managing vendors and professional service contracts and arrangements
Jira and Confluence management skills
Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:
• 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
• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
• 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:
13 February 2025
