Portfolio Head – Governance and Enablement

• Portfolio Head – Governance and Enablement

• Permanent, full time

• Auckland based

Mō te tūranga | About the Role 

This key leadership role is responsible for lifting product governance across the organisation, transforming it into a strategic, insight-led capability that drives better customer and commercial outcomes.

Leading the Product Governance and Enablement function, you’ll partner closely with the Heads of Product and the Head of Risk to embed consistent, high-quality product practices across the bank.

You’ll strengthen product governance frameworks, enhance review processes, and ensure decisions are grounded in data and evidence. Acting as a force multiplier for the product function, you’ll provide governance oversight, frameworks, and capability uplift - enabling product leaders to focus on strategic delivery while you drive operational discipline and best practice.

A key part of the role is taking a portfolio-wide view across multiple product reviews, identifying issues and opportunities, and translating these into clear priorities that drive change and continuous improvement.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? 

• Proven senior leadership experience across Product, Risk, Legal or Compliance

• Strong background in governance frameworks, product lifecycle, or product reviews in a complex or regulated environment

• Strong commercial and contractual understanding, with experience developing or managing contract processes

• Experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders and executive leaders

• Demonstrated ability to drive data-led decision making and prioritisation

• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to clearly articulate value and impact

• Experience identifying cross-portfolio insights and turning them into actionable change

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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

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