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Join ASB as a Portfolio Transformation Manager
Location: North Wharf
Benefits: Comprehensive banking & insurance benefits, career development opportunities
Here at ASB, the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Recognised as one of New Zealand's leading financial organisations, with a united and talented workforce, we are continually evolving against a backdrop of rapidly changing customer needs, regulations and technologies.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Portfolio Transformation Manager to join our team. As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for developing our transformation plans and outcomes, preparing materials for communication of transformation analyses to ELT, Board, and CBA, and managing and facilitating the progression of outcomes through senior stakeholders and forums.
Through a multi-year transformation, we are seeking to revolutionise our core banking systems, simplifying and enhancing customer experiences, and driving innovation across the organisation. This is your opportunity to join us and leave a lasting impact, leverage modern technology to enhance the financial well-being of New Zealanders, and propel your career to new heights within a thriving and supportive environment. If you have a technology or strategy background with a passion for change and a proven track record of execution, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop transformation plans and outcomes as well as being responsible for transformation monitoring and metrics.
- Prepare materials for communication of transformation analyses to stakeholders including ELT, Board, and CBA.
- Lead or support the GM Transformation & Delivery in delivering written and oral communications that engage key stakeholders, respond to questions and concerns, and produce specific outcomes and impact.
- Engage with stakeholders to challenge and refine plans, and maintain oversight to ensure that prioritised initiatives are effectively executed and continuously monitored for progress and improvement.
- Continuously monitor and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement and enhancement of processes
Ō pūkenga | About You
You will ideally be a strategic and innovative leader with a strong focus on transformation and performance management. Your ability to manage ambiguity, set priorities, and drive innovation will be crucial in this role.
Ngā mea kia whai angitū ahau? | What Do I Need to Be Successful?
Preferred Background:
- Seven or more years of experience in strategic development in consulting or professional services.
- Stakeholder management, networking, and influencing skills, especially at a senior level
- Exceptional written communication and presentation skills, including writing papers for executives.
- Exceptional verbal, numerical, and critical reasoning skills to solve complex problems.
- Project management experience and ability to meet critical deadlines.
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, dynamic, and fast-paced environments.
- People management experience preferred but not essential.
- Experience in building effective relationships and working in a high-performing team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline, or equivalent and extensive related strategy development experience. Financial services background would be an advantage.
Te mahi ki ASB | Working for ASB
ASB is grounded in our values (caring, integrity, passion, courage, and united). They guide our day-to-day interactions with our team, customers, and community. They are what makes ASB - ASB.
We offer a flexible and supportive work environment as well as an open and inclusive culture; a place where we welcome and value your individuality, ideas, and goals.
We also have a wide range of market-leading benefits including health insurance, banking benefits, 5 days "you do you leave" and a $500 "your choice" benefit which is renewed annually. To find out more, click here.
If these values resonate with you, and you are passionate about transformation and performance management, we encourage you to apply and join a team that thrives on continuous learning, collaboration, and impactful leadership!
Me pēhea te tono | How to Apply?
Submit your application today using the application link. Successful candidates will be required to undertake several pre-employment checks which will include but are not limited to; police check, credit check, AML compliance, verification of your qualifications and may include checks both here in New Zealand and overseas.
Applications close date: 27th April 2025.
