Mō te tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional Technology People Lead who can inspire and guide Engineers, drive cultural transformation, and lead change effectively. If you have a proven track record in these areas, can work independently within an agreed framework, and possess strong collaboration and communication skills, we want you on our team!
As a People Lead, you’ll foster a high-performance culture by ensuring our team’s capabilities, performance, and development needs are met. You’ll provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to promote a ‘can do’ attitude and support career progression. You will collaborate with stakeholders to plan and implement effective workforce management and resourcing strategies to maximise employee and organisation performance.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
- 5 + years’ experience managing technical professionals
- Strong knowledge of Software Engineering (strongly preferred)
- Proven experience in leading large teams
- High level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and self-awareness
- Excellent coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills
- Ability to develop and grow high-performing people, providing role clarity, identifying talent, and maximising employee performance
- Experience in establishing a positive culture and a healthy, safe working environment
- Strong collaboration skills with various business areas for workforce planning
- Experience in recruitment and managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle
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
Please note, that due to the high volume of applicants and our diligent assessment processes, we may take a few weeks to advise of your application outcome and/or next steps. We would sincerely appreciate your patience in this regard.
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:
23 January 2025
