Senior Technical Specialist at Bank of New Zealand

North Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Ownership, Customer Focus, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Regulatory Risk, Security Compliance, Risk Governance, RSA Archer, AWS, Java Script, Python

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. Mō te Tūranga | About the Role We sat down with our Engineering Lead, and they let us know the following about the tūranga (role). Please note this role is Auckland based. What projects / work will the candidate be working on now and into the next year? You will be working on the exciting Third-Party Risk Management simplification project into next year. We also have initiatives running around APRA CPS 230 regulatory-driven changes. Other regular BAU changes on risk compliance will be on our ongoing task list. What is the tīma culture and environment like? We are a collaborative bunch who value open, honest conversations and continuous improvement. Everyone has a strong sense of ownership over the customer experience - from keeping things running smoothly to finding ways to make them even better. We are big on learning, sharing what we know, and staying curious (especially when it comes to Archer products and AWS new tech). It is a safe space to speak up, try new ideas, and grow - no fear of failure here. At the heart of it all, we are customer-focused and data-driven, working together to build scalable, secure, and reliable risk management solutions. We do staff quiz’s everyday part of our stand up and the pursuit to a perfect score is still on. What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity? Being part of a transformative phase where the Archer Grace platform is evolving to support enterprise-level GRC capabilities. The role offers significant technical ownership, with opportunities to shape architecture, automation, and integrations. Exposure to cutting-edge cloud infrastructure and the chance to work with cross-functional teams on impactful risk and compliance solutions. What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this tūranga? Result-drive, strong customer focus mindset, and excellent communication skills Experience with configuration and support of Enterprise scale software. Proficient with data analysis to support decision making Experience applying regulatory risk, security, and data compliance requirements to solutions Experience working in Risk governance preferably RSA Archer (GRACE) Experience on AWS, coding in Java Script and Python preferred. What are 5 day to day tasks the person in this role would complete? Participation in Design workshops for new Business Continuity and 3rd Party Risk features Archer Application configuration, enhancements, trouble shooting and incident management. Software Vulnerability management Managing integrations, workflows between upstream and downstream systems. Supporting platform upgrades, patches, and ongoing enhancements while maintaining best practices. What is the most challenging part of this role? Balancing multiple concurrent priorities across projects, enhancements, and production support. Working in a complex risk ecosystem with several integrations and stakeholders, requiring strong coordination skills. Driving change and influencing best practices in a rapidly. Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand Please note we will close this advertisement Friday the 31st October 2025. 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: 30 October 2025 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 role involves working on the Third-Party Risk Management simplification project and APRA CPS 230 regulatory changes. Responsibilities include Archer application configuration, enhancements, troubleshooting, and managing integrations.