Product Governance Advisor at Westpac New Zealand

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Services, Product Governance, Risk Management, Product Management, Governance Functions, Stakeholder Management, Power BI, Problem Solving, Communication, Decision-Making

Industry

Banking

Description

Product Governance Advisor Fixed term until the end of September 2026 Auckland based Mō te tūranga | About the Role Our Product Governance team is a trusted strategic partner to Product Management. We work alongside the business to design, uplift and embed strong procedures and guidance aligned to the Product and Services Lifecycle Policy. We aim to drive sound, right-sized governance that delivers fair, transparent, and sustainable customer outcomes while supporting Westpac New Zealand's strategic and regulatory deliverables. We’re a busy, collaborative team operating at the heart of the Product, Sustainability and Marketing (PSM) business unit. Alongside our day-to-day governance responsibilities, we’re also deeply involved in a programme of work aimed at strengthening product management practices. As the Product Governance Advisor, you’ll be central to this transformation. You’ll contribute to the design and delivery of key governance initiatives, help shape improvements to product management practices, and support the team with everyday product governance activities. If you enjoy problem solving, bringing clarity to complexity, influencing outcomes through strong communication, and creating structure that enables better decision-making, this is a role where your impact will be visible and valued. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? Experience in financial services Background in Product Governance, Risk and (adjacent to product), and/or Product Management Experience supporting governance functions in large organisations Exposure to product lifecycle frameworks or regulatory deliverables Power BI experience is advantageous Strong stakeholder management skills 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: 14 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

As a Product Governance Advisor, you will contribute to the design and delivery of key governance initiatives and support the team with everyday product governance activities. You will also help shape improvements to product management practices.