Manager Tax Transparency at Westpac New Zealand

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FATCA, Common Reporting Standard, Tax Transparency, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime Risk, Risk Management, Control Design, Assurance Testing, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Reporting

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role At Westpac New Zealand, we’re committed to building a stronger, safer financial system. We’re looking for an experienced Manager, Tax Transparency to provide independent oversight and expert advice across FATCA and Common Reporting Standard obligations within our Risk function. This is a high-impact role where you will lead the design, oversight and effectiveness of our tax transparency framework, ensuring robust controls, accurate regulatory reporting, and strong alignment with Inland Revenue Department and global standards. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across Risk, Legal, Product and Operations to provide independent challenge, support decision-making, and embed robust risk management practices across the business. Ngā mahi | What you’ll be doing Lead FATCA and Common Reporting Standard reporting to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness Oversee and strengthen the Tax Transparency control framework, including control testing and issue remediation Provide independent oversight and challenge of tax transparency risk management practices across the business Assess impacts of new and existing products, services and business initiatives on tax transparency obligations Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely implementation of change Engage and influence stakeholders across Risk, Legal, Product, Operations and Audit Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? 5+ years’ experience in tax transparency, regulatory compliance or financial crime risk roles Strong understanding of FATCA, Common Reporting Standard and broader financial services regulation Experience in risk management, control design, and assurance or testing Ability to analyse complex issues and provide practical, risk-based solutions Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with: 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 Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave 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: 3 June 2026 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

Lead the design and oversight of the tax transparency framework, ensuring accurate FATCA and Common Reporting Standard regulatory reporting. Provide independent challenge and expert advice to stakeholders across Risk, Legal, and Operations to embed robust risk management practices.