Programme Manager at Bank of New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Facilitation, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Management, Dependency Management, Performance Metrics Tracking, Communication, Consensus Building, Analytical Mindset, Agile Methodologies, Change Management, Problem Solving, Coordination, Reporting, Leadership

Industry

Banking

Description

Worker Type: Permanent Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through 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. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same. Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us We’re looking for an exceptional Programme Manager to join our Customer, Product & Services team, in a pivotal role at the heart of enterprise transformation. You’ll play a key role in orchestrating and driving a major strategic programme, ensuring seamless coordination between technical experts, business leaders, and external partners. Your ability to connect the dots across complex streams of work will be instrumental in delivering high-impact change that benefits both internal and external customers. Mō te Tūranga | About the Role This is a permanent, hybrid position based in Auckland with three days in the office. The role is uniquely positioned to influence programme strategy, execution, and governance, working closely with senior leaders and subject matter experts to shape outcomes at every stage. Please note that this position will be known as Senior Manager Delivery internally. What is the team culture and environment like? Our team thrives on collaboration, open communication, and shared success. We support each other, celebrate wins together, and value diverse expertise to tackle complex challenges. Whether in workshops or steering committees, you’ll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are invested in your growth and the programme’s success. What are day-to-day tasks the person in this role will complete? Lead, coordinate, and deliver all facets of programme governance. Facilitating executive steering committees, programme forums, and cross-functional working groups. Serve as the right hand to the Programme Director, stepping in to represent programme leadership as required in critical meetings and providing clear, concise updates to senior leaders and stakeholders. Support strategic decision-making by synthesising input from technical advisors, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts, ensuring all voices are heard and outcomes are clearly defined. Oversee the preparation and delivery of high-impact communications, including board-level presentation packs, programme updates, and detailed reporting documentation. Identify, assess, and proactively manage risks and dependencies, ensuring robust controls are in place and transparently documented. Develop and monitor key programme performance metrics. Tracking adoption, system reliability, and organisational readiness, and using data to tell a compelling story about progress, value delivered and operational outcomes. What is your management style? You’ll have plenty of autonomy to make decisions and lead initiatives, with the Programme Director providing high-level guidance and always available for support or escalation. We believe in empowering leaders to be proactive and accountable, while fostering an environment where open dialogue and feedback are encouraged. What will success look like for the candidate in this role? Success means building influential relationships across the enterprise, inspiring confidence at all levels, and delivering outcomes that stand up to scrutiny from all of our stakeholders. You’ll be known for your ability to bring clarity to complexity, drive action, and create a lasting positive impact. Your ability to anticipate challenges, solve problems creatively, and keep everyone on track will be key to your success. What attributes will this person display to be successful in this role? Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to facilitate and influence at all levels. Whether running a project stand-up or presenting to senior leadership. Proven experience working within a large, multi-stream programme in a high-change environment. Strong stakeholder engagement, with a talent for building consensus and navigating competing priorities. Analytical mindset, capable of distilling complex quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights and clear recommendations. An understanding of project management and agile methodologies, with a track record of delivering results in dynamic environments. Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand Applications for this role close on Sunday 29 March 2025 at 11:55pm. We will be reviewing applications as they are received therefore 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: 29 March 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 Programme Manager will lead, coordinate, and deliver all facets of programme governance, including facilitating executive steering committees and acting as the right hand to the Programme Director. Responsibilities also involve supporting strategic decision-making, overseeing high-impact communications, and proactively managing risks and dependencies.