Project Manager

Overview

Lead a transformation that empowers better experiences for Kiwi, families and communities.

Thrive in a collaborative culture that values empathy, flexibility and wellbeing.

Access Kiwibank’s market-leading benefits including Wellbeing Days, medical insurance, and a market leading Parenthood Package.

About the role

At Kiwibank, we’re modernising our core banking systems. This role is part of the Core Programme and sits within the Party & Mandates workstream — where we’re improving how we manage customer data, relationships and permissions to create a more flexible, customer-focused banking experience.

Ko tātou tēnei - Hei hāpai ake i a koe | This is us. Where you matter.

As Project Manager for Party & Mandates, you’ll join a purpose-led team that defines and rollouts services that are secure, inclusive and designed around driving customer and business value. You’ll lead with empathy and clarity, supporting teams to deliver outcomes that make a real difference. This is your opportunity to grow your career in an environment where collaboration, wellbeing and impact are valued.

Kō tātou tēnei. Hei kawe i ngā mahi kia tutuki | This is us. Where making an impact matters.

As Project Manager for the Party & Mandates workstream, you’ll support the teams that deliver secure, rules-based services for payment authorisation and permissions, by owning detailed project plans, milestones and dependencies, and working closely with Technical & Experience teams, Core Workstreams and other programmes to drive collaboration. You’ll identify and resolve delivery challenges early, champion governance within the Core Programme’s framework, oversee technical delivery involving complex data models and API-led services, and foster continuous improvement and agile ways of working.

What matters to you

At Kiwibank, we’re committed to helping you build on your strengths and explore new skills. But if you’re ready to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you, especially if you bring some of the following :

Qualifications

• Strong project management expertise in large-scale transformation programmes
• Proven experience driving projects with complex data structures or API-driven services
• Familiarity with enterprise data products, governance, mandates and permissions
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to adapt and problem-solve in dynamic environments
• Experience delivering outcomes using Agile practices and creating a culture of collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

You do not need to tick every box here to be considered! Above all we are looking for someone who embodies Kiwibank’s purpose and Nga Kauwaka, and someone who thrives in a vibrant and supportive work environment.

Tono mai | Apply Now – applications close on Sunday 2nd November 2025. We will be reviewing resumes throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to withdraw the ad at any time.

For more detailed information on the role, please see the attached Position Description : Project Manager PD

Ko tātou tēnei - Hei hāpai i a koe, me tō whānau | This is us. Where you and your whānau matter.

Making a difference for all Kiwi starts with making a difference for our people. Flexibility, growth, challenging and rewarding work - this is Kiwibank. A place where you can belong and thrive – we are as ambitious as we are caring. We have big ideas and big plans. For you, for Kiwibank and for all Kiwi.

For an idea about what life is like at Kiwibank and some of the benefits we offer make sure to check out the attached video.

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