Senior Delivery Lead

Senior Delivery Lead – Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tatai Hokohoko

Join us as a Senior Delivery Lead within our Operational Excellence & Enablement group, responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and delivery of complex initiatives across digital, data, finance, and people domains.

You'll work closely with regulatory and enforcement functions to embed modern delivery practices and uplift capability within the FMA.

Overview

Ours is a meaningful and impactful role, as a kaitiaki (caretaker) of the financial services in Aotearoa.

We oversee a market that does right by everyone, ensuring better outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Our role as a kaitiaki is brought to life by our values : Look to the Horizon, Help the Team Work, Make the Calls and Open Hearts, Open Minds.

Responsibilities

Leading strategic planning and execution of high-impact initiatives across all Operational Excellence and Enablement digital, data, finance, and people domains, embedding them into business groups and maturing Ways of Working.

Leading the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-fasceted digital programmes, ensuring solutions enhance regulatory effectiveness, improve internal efficiencies, and make it easier for industry stakeholders to engage with the FMA.

Building internal capability in product management and digital delivery, equipping teams with the skills, processes, and mindsets required for success.

Driving strong cross-functional collaboration amongst Digital and Data teams to ensure seamless integration and high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

Extensive experience driving strategic digital change, delivery and operations.

Strong track record in agile methodologies; confident navigating ambiguity, managing risk, and influencing senior stakeholders.

Comfortable working across the organisation, translating business needs into scalable solutions, and coaching teams to adopt new ways of working.

Experience within financial services or a regulatory environment is desirable.

Proficiency with tools such as Azure DevOps for delivery pipeline management.

Degree in IT, science or a related field and relevant certification in Agile, Scrum or PMP.

Benefits

4% KiwiSaver contribution

Health and life insurance cover

Paid leave over the Christmas period

$1,500 refer-a-friend bonus

Flexible public-holiday leave options

Extensive learning and development opportunities, including leadership development, technical training, and external coaching.

Application Information

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please click "Apply" to review the position description and apply online via the FMA Careers website.

Applications close Saturday 15 November

• , but may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received.

Applications can be made with additional support available if required.

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Project Management, Information Technology, Strategy / Planning

Industries

Government Administration

Financial Services

Diversity and Inclusion

At the FMA we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic self to work each day.

We offer a range of wellness and social activities designed to support our people personally and professionally.

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