Manager Risk Governance page is loaded## Manager Risk Governancelocations : Westpac on Takutai Squaretime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : October 1, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id : JR105576
- Competitive salary + 10% superannuation + range of leading employee benefits
- Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
- Develop your career with Westpac!
We're looking for a strategic thinker and governance expert to join our Risk Governance team as Manager Risk Governance.
This is your opportunity to drive excellence in risk reporting, support executive decision-making, and help shape the frameworks that keep our organisation resilient and future-ready.
Mo te turanga | About the RoleReporting to the Senior Manager Risk Governance, you'll be at the heart of our enterprise risk ecosystem.In this role, you'll elevate the quality and impact of risk governance, delivering world-class reporting, shaping policy development, and providing critical support to executive committees.Key responsibilities include :
Driving excellence in Enterprise Risk Reporting with fellow team members in coaching, quality and timely papers and reporting solutions focusing on key Board-level insights and world class knowledge management.Providing support and excellence in drafting Board-quality papers in terms of tone, format, compliance, simplification, standardisation and continuous improvement, including managing retrospectives post governance rounds to track and monitor improvement actions across paper authors.Providing secretariat support services for the Executive Risk Committee (RISKCO), Credit Risk Committee (CREDCO), Operational Risk, Compliance and Resilience Committee (ERCO), BT Funds Management (NZ) Limited Risk Oversight Committee (BTNZ ROC), or other risk managed committees as and when required.We're looking for someone who brings :Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored for Board and executive audiencesStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilitiesDeep understanding of risk and regulatory frameworks (NZ and AU), including APRA, RBNZ, and FMAProven experience in financial services (5+ years preferred)Project management expertise and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with precisionA proactive, independent working style with a passion for governance excellenceWestpac Hei Wahi Mahi | Working at WestpacIn 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 bestAdditional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per yearBanking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation schemeGrowth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobilityRecognition - we recognise and reward our star performersSchool holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holidays2 Volunteer days per yearKo matou tenei | Our OrganisationAt 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 inaianei!| 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 tatou, kaha ake tatou | Together GreaterApplications close :30 September 2025#J-18808-Ljbffr