Lead Software Engineer | Front EndWestpac New Zealand Limited • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Lead Software Engineer | Front End

Westpac New Zealand Limited • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

12 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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