Delivery Lead at Bank of New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Project management, Stakeholder management, Financial services, Banking, Business acumen, Budgeting, Forecasting, Risk management, Agile, Strategic thinking, Communication skills, Delivery planning, Cross-functional team leadership, Change management

Industry

Banking

Description

Worker Type: Maximum Term/Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions though 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. No two days are the same. Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us This is an exciting opportunity for a Delivery Lead to join our Customer, Product & Services team. The role will focus on collaboration with key stakeholders (Customer facing business units, Operations, Customer Product & Services, Risk and Technology) to understand the problem or opportunity to hand, and agree on the desired outcomes, determine solution options, and then facilitate decision making. This is a full time, 18-month fixed term opportunity based in Auckland. This is a hybrid position with three days in the office and two days where you can work flexibly. Mō te Tūranga | About the Role We sat down with our Delivery Team Lead, who let us know the following about the role. What are the day to day tasks the person in this role will complete? Lead and manage programmes to achieve key strategic outcomes for BNZ. Lead and collaborate with business and technology domains to lead cross-functional teams in the end-to-end delivery of projects. Responsible for managing all aspects of projects including, but not limited to, business case and benefits, governance, financials, resource management, risk and issues, reporting and delivery. Develop and lead engagement programme with key stakeholder groups and teams. Work with the Product and Business Leads to ensure the team works on the right priorities based on business value and customer needs, balancing this with technical risk (what needs to be built and in what order). Manage risks and issues, determining mitigation strategies and managing 'return to green' pathways, escalating as appropriate. What is the team culture & environment like? You'll be joining a friendly and collaborative team that's passionate about delivering outcomes. With a broad range of skills and experience across the team we foster a culture of sharing knowledge and celebrating wins as a team. What projects / work will the candidate be working on now and into the next year? The successful candidate will work on a key strategic programme of work called Home Lending Modernisation. What will success look like for the candidate in this role? Success in this role means leading confidently, bringing people together, thinking critically, and challenging status quo - while delivering outcomes independently with minimal guidance. What attributes will this person display to be successful in this role? A self-starter who doesn't wait for clarity but creates it and thrive in a fast-paced environment. A successful candidate will be able to challenge assumptions, drives delivery at pace and leads with purpose - even when the roadmap is still being built. What skills are required for this role? 5+ years demonstrated leadership capability to lead end to end enterprise delivery. 5+ years' experience in the New Zealand financial services industry, preferably banking. Strong business acumen and ability to manage budgets, forecasts, benefits, feature delivery and risks. Excellent communication skills to articulate all aspects of the delivery status at all levels of the business. Strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to deliver initiatives on time and within budget. Project lifecycle experience including delivery planning, budgeting and forecasting. Experience delivering change through agile continuous delivery techniques. Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand Please Note: Applications for this vacancy close on Wednesday 22 April 2026. We review applications as they are received and may close advertising early. 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.” Closing Date: 21 April 2026 Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early. Welcome to BNZ Careers! We are excited for you to apply for a role with us. We're the bank for New Zealand. Our purpose is to serve customers well and help our communities prosper. Every day we find ways for our customers, our people, and our communities to thrive through strong values, diverse teams, and great people - just like you.

Responsibilities

The Delivery Lead will manage end-to-end projects and programmes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic outcomes. They are responsible for overseeing business cases, financials, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement to ensure priorities align with business value.