Head of Enteprise Payments at Westpac New Zealand

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payments Industry Experience, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Risk Management, Leadership, Team Building, Influencing, Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Focus, Strategic Direction, Operational Risk Management, Financial Performance, Vendor Management, Regulatory Engagement, Integrated Banking Solutions

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role This role will have responsibility for shaping the future of Payments within WNZL and have an important role in the industry. Working with Product and Engineering the key focus of the role will see you delivering Payment's strategic roadmap that focuses on responded to industry change, improving customer experiences and commercial outcomes; and reducing payment risk. As a senior leader you will determine WNZL's position on key payment related topics, and lead engagement with industry and regulatory partners to identify and influence activity that supports our payments proposition and vision. You will also maintain oversight of IBB complex customer delivery. This is a great opportunity to work in a high perfoming Leadership team with a great culture who are highly collaborative, strategic and delivery focussed all while keeping the customer at the centre of decision. Key Responsibilities of the role: Oversee, deliver and drive the strategic direction of Payments at WNZL Provide directional guidance and WNZL’s position on key Payment related industry topics to industry and regulators. Lead a team of high performing payment industry and delivery professionals to deliver customer and banker outcomes, as well as reducing risk across Payments. Strategic partner to Product and Engineering to collectively deliver innovative payment solutions, enhance customer experience and manage operational risk. Responsible for financial performance, vendor management and industry governance Lead Payment related production incidents and remediation Lead team delivering complex integrated banking solutions to IBB customers Perform related duties as assigned, within the scope of role and as required by senior leadership Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? Significant payments industry experience Deep understanding of the payments environment and landscape both locally and possibly globally The ability to influence world class delivery of payment products across multi-million dollar programmes of work Enterprise experience working in highly complex and regulated environments Stong governance and risk management capability Strong stakeholder management skills with proven ability to influence at all levels within WNZL and the payments industry Proven leadership and culture building skills Executes for customers Enables performance Inspires and provides direction Influences and collaborates Accelerates Digital Drive innovation 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: 9 October 2025 Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.

Responsibilities

Oversee and drive the strategic direction of Payments at WNZL while leading a team of payment industry professionals. Engage with industry and regulatory partners to influence payment-related activities and ensure customer outcomes.