Senior Manager Business Management

Mō te tūranga | About the Role  

This is a unique opportunity to sit at the centre of one of Westpac New Zealand’s most dynamic and strategically important business areas - Data, Digital and AI (DDAI). 

As Senior Manager Business Management, you’ll help enable the effective and seamless operation of our DDAI business. Acting as a trusted adviser to the Chief DDAI Officer and Leadership Team, you’ll translate strategic priorities into clear plans, high-quality advice and disciplined execution. 

This is a broad and influential role for someone who can see the big picture while ensuring the right governance, planning, reporting and business rhythms are in place. You’ll connect activity across leadership, finance, people, risk, strategy, communications and operations, providing an integrated view of priorities, performance, risks and dependencies. 

 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading the integrated business management rhythm across DDAI, including governance, planning, reporting, prioritisation and follow-through 

• Acting as a central conduit between the Chief DDAIP Officer, Leadership Team, business partners and the wider DDAIP team 

• Coordinating executive and governance forums, forward plans, decision records and action tracking in partnership with the Executive Assistant 

• Developing high-quality executive, Board and governance papers that provide clear analysis, context and recommendations 

• Providing an integrated view of business performance, priorities, risks, issues and dependencies 

• Driving cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the Chief DDAIP Officer and Leadership Team 

• Supporting strategic planning, budgeting, workforce processes, engagement planning and enterprise reporting 

• Identifying opportunities to simplify ways of working, improve effectiveness and strengthen accountability. 

 

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?  

You'll bring significant experience in business management, governance, strategy, operations or a comparable cross-functional leadership role within a large and complex organisation. You will have strong strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate strategy into coordinated action and outcomes. Your exceptional written communication skills will enable you to produce high-quality executive and Board-level papers, presentations and recommendations.  

You will be comfortable working across multiple disciplines, bringing structure and clarity to complex priorities while managing ambiguity and competing demands. With highly developed stakeholder management and influencing skills, you'll build trusted relationships with senior leaders and business partners, using strong analytical capability and sound judgement to provide meaningful insights and navigate complex or sensitive matters. A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous. 

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 October 2026