Lead Software Engineer | Front EndWestpac New Zealand Limited • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Lead Software Engineer | Front End
Westpac New Zealand Limited • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
8 days ago
Job description
Mō te tūranga | About the Role
Join our Digital Engineering team as a
Lead Front-End Engineer
, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our digital customer experiences. You’ll lead up to two squads, balancing hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities. This includes driving experimentation, designing and delivering resilient software, mentoring engineers, and championing continuous improvement.You’ll collaborate with Engineers, Designers, Architects, Principal Engineers, and stakeholders to :
Deliver outstanding user-centred digital experiences through innovation and bold experimentation
Align solutions with modern engineering best practices
Support the technical roadmap and business goals and influence future direction for front-end architecture
Minimise technical debt and surface blockers early
Foster a positive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team cultureThis role is approximately 50% hands-on engineering and 50% team enablement, with flexibility based on squad needs.To succeed in this role, you’ll need :
Proficiency in modern software development practices and tools, with a focus on experimentation and innovation
Experience with CI / CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and debugging complex systems
Ability to break down complex problems into practical, future-ready solutions
Strong decision-making and judgement, balancing technical depth with strategic vision
Confidence, resilience, and accountability when leading teams and influencing outcomes
A customer-centric approach combined with operational excellence
The ability to translate vision into action
A mindset of “strong opinions, held loosely”, embracing feedback and continuous learningYou’ll also be a mentor and role model—supporting the growth of your peers, promoting a culture of automation, and contributing to a psychologically safe and inclusive team environment.
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 :
28 November 2025
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