Operational Risk & Compliance Change Manager at Westpac New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Risk, Compliance, Risk Management, Advisory Services, Stakeholder Communication, Relationship Building, Risk Assessment, Control Assurance, Regulatory Knowledge, Financial Services, Coaching, Collaboration, Trend Analysis, Emerging Risks, Conduct Frameworks, Business Compliance

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role We’re looking for an Operational Risk & Compliance Change Manager to provide high-quality risk advisory and assurance services across the Product, Sustainability and Marketing (PSM) division. As a trusted advisor, you’ll enable and mature PSM’s management of risks within appetite while operationalising Westpac New Zealand’s risk management strategy. Your expertise will support risk assessments that enable informed, risk-based decisions, including ad-hoc advisory, risk profiling, control assurance, and risk-in-change activities. You’ll also contribute to improving and embedding our Compliance and Conduct Frameworks, maintaining the business compliance plan, preparing reporting packs, and spotting trends, emerging risks, or regulatory changes that may impact business objectives. You’ll provide practical support and coaching opportunities to uplift risk knowledge and maturity within PSM. Collaboration and relationship-building are key – you'll collaborate widely across the business and within the broader risk and compliance community to create a supportive, engaged, and forward thinking culture. If you enjoy influencing meaningful change, strengthening risk practices, and helping teams succeed, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? Financial Services experience, with exposure to product, legal, risk management, audit or compliance. Understanding of the regulatory and conduct landscape within the financial services industry. A collaborative mindset, partnering with our PSM partners and the wider business to support the achievement of Westpac New Zealand goals. The ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior management. The ability to build strong connections with, and influence internal customers through genuine engagement and relationship‑building. 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: 12 February 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

The Operational Risk & Compliance Change Manager will provide risk advisory and assurance services, enabling the management of risks within appetite and operationalizing the risk management strategy. They will also contribute to improving compliance frameworks and support risk assessments for informed decision-making.