Programme Manager – Regulatory & Compliance (Newmarket, Auckland) at Heartland Bank Ltd

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Vision, Roadmap Development, Governance, Delivery Oversight, Dependency Management, Risk Control, Financial Management, Portfolio Management, Executive Influence, Vendor Management, Agile, Waterfall Governance, Stakeholder Leadership, Transformation, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Banking

Description

Kia ora! We’re looking for a seasoned Programme Manager to lead Heartland’s Regulatory & Compliance Programme — a portfolio of interdependent, high‑priority initiatives that protect and strengthen the bank while building sustainable capability for ongoing regulatory change. Is this your role? In this role you’ll provide strategic direction, governance and delivery oversight across business, risk, technology, legal and vendor partners. Your focus is programme outcomes: setting the roadmap, sequencing work, managing trade‑offs and interdependencies, and ensuring risks are visible early with clear options and recommendations for leaders. What you’ll do Own the programme vision, roadmap and governance rhythm (Steering Groups, working groups/transparent reporting) Drive dependency management across multiple workstreams and delivery teams Lead risk, financial and delivery control across a complex portfolio Influence at executive level with clear, practical options and decisions Partner effectively with vendors and large technology platforms, using the right delivery approach (hybrid agile / waterfall governance) What you’ll bring Proven experience leading multi‑stream programmes (major transformation, regulatory or risk/compliance) Strong governance, planning, financial management and risk control Comfort operating in fast‑moving, high‑accountability environments with non‑negotiable timelines Excellent stakeholder leadership — able to align diverse priorities and keep delivery moving A bit about us and what we do Heartland is an NZX/ASX-listed financial services group with big growth plans. Heartland Group owns both Heartland Bank in New Zealand and Heartland Bank in Australia. We provide award-winning savings and finance products to a diverse range of customers including business owners, farmers and retirees. Heartland's strategy is to digitalise everything we do, enabling us to provide customers with what they need in a scalable way. We can then pass those benefits onto our customers through faster service and better rates. Can you see yourself here? We're innovative and always evolving. We work together as one team and have big ambition. We're committed to creating a culture of inclusivity that celebrates our diverse backgrounds and supports the wellbeing of our people. We offer real opportunities for learning and career development. You can also drive change through our internal groups (including Manawa Whenua - our Māori group, the Rainbow Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee and our Green Team). Some of our perks include employee banking benefits, an excellent insurance package, flexible working options, sports teams (touch, netball and football), and Friday night pizzas and drinks! Diversity & Inclusion At Heartland, we're proud to celebrate the many characteristics that make each of us different. We embrace diversity in all its forms and believe in creating an environment that helps us better understand and serve our customers. As a Living Wage Employer, a Hearing Accredited Workplace, and a Rainbow Tick certified organisation, we're committed to doing right by our people. Keen to learn more? For an insight into life at Heartland, check out our Instagram @heartlandbanknz or follow us on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/heartland-bank-nz. Heartland is an innovative and award-winning financial services group. We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusivity that celebrates our diversity and supports the wellbeing of our people. Introduce yourself to our team and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Across the Heartland group, we’re looking for people who will embrace the opportunities we provide to learn, contribute and make a difference. You’ll find meaningful work and an environment that is fast-paced, rewarding and supportive. The Heartland group is a digital financial services group of companies, which includes Heartland Bank in New Zealand and Heartland Bank in Australia (which includes our StockCo team).

Responsibilities

The Programme Manager will own the programme vision, roadmap, and governance rhythm, driving dependency management across multiple workstreams and delivery teams. This includes leading risk, financial, and delivery control across a complex portfolio while influencing executive decisions.