Mo te turanga | About the Role
The Product Owner is the owner / operator running a 'business' that is accountable for delivering a product / service on a day-to-day and sprint-to-sprint basis, working with an agile development team.
As Product Owner, you will work closely with internal and external customers to understand their needs and pain points, use data-driven decisioning to power the product / service forward, and maximise its value.
You will represent the customer in the team, bridging the gap between product strategy and development.
You will help lead an agile development team, manage scope, arrange and lead agile ceremonies, define and size stories, prioritise the backlog, streamline execution, promote continuous delivery, and maintain technical integrity of the product / service.
We value and prioritise curious Product people.
This is an autonomous role that collaborates with Senior Leadership, SMEs, their team, other POs, and Product Managers to ensure alignment and strategic direction.
Na tau rourou | What will you bring?
Experience with Agile methodologies and best practices, from concept and planning through to delivery and ongoing support.
Experience with leading development teams and delivering products within complex environments.
Experience with managing scope and prioritisation, making data-based decisions and negotiating dependencies with other teams across the organisation.
Experience with iterative and continuous delivery methods and proficiency with visualising and presenting roadmaps.
The ability to collaborate and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders, suppliers, and business partners.
The ability to record, monitor and manage an Agile team's costs and budgets.
Westpac Hei Wahi Mahi | Working at Westpac
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive great 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 matou tenei | 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.
We value, reward and recognise individuality, allow you to be your whole self, and provide opportunities for development and internal mobility.
We celebrate our differences and relentlessly advocate for our customers.
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.
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.
Applications Close : 21 November
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Product Owner • Wellington, New Zealand