New Zealand Job Openings

Westpac New Zealand

Technology People Lead

FULL TIME

October 22, 2024

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

The purpose of a People Lead is to ensure the capabilities, performance, training requirements, career planning, and development needs of the people are catered to build a high-performance and ‘can do’ culture. In conjunction with providing support and leadership, the People Lead provides coaching and mentoring to the staff within the team through the promotion of appropriate business area culture policy, processes, and standard practices as part of the structured performance management process and assists them in planning their career progression.

The People Lead will work with relevant stakeholders across their Service Group and the Technology Performance group to develop fit-for-purpose and effective workforce planning for their service group. This includes implementing those plans, covering recruitment, diversity development, onboarding, and offboarding of people within the team, as needed. The responsibilities of your new position include.

Talent, People Strategy and Planning Leader

Co-ordinates the ongoing talent management and resourcing strategy (supporting the Service Group Owner) to plan and manage a service group's current and future talent and resource needs.
Establishes a positive culture and a healthy and safe working environment per legislation and regulations.

People Leadership and Development

Leads with the Service Group Owner to develop a constructive and high-performing culture that leads to the ongoing growth of a highly engaged team to maximise employee and organisation performance.
Manages, develops, and grows high-performing people in accordance with Westpac’s people principles and processes. This includes providing role clarity, maximising employee performance, and mentoring and coaching to ensure the right people are in the right roles to deliver the services required to achieve business objectives.
Contributes extensively to the wider Service Groups and collaborates to drive and deliver the Technology strategy.
Coaches and develops team members to deliver to the WNZL Technology strategy.
Demonstrated success in leading cultural transformation and driving change.
Ability to act independently within the agreed framework.

Internal Technology, own Business Unit and Partner Collaboration.

Oversee and influence relationships with and between key stakeholders—leaders and Senior Leaders within the organisation, including the community of People Leaders.
Works with partners and providers to augment or enhance our people resourcing mix to meet the demands of the Service Group’s services.
Manages and implements strategic resource partners to ensure technology has access to the best available resources as required to bring best Practice, capability uplift and project execution to be developed and implemented.
Coach, communicate and direct internal teams on strategy and critical decisions.

Resource Management

Manages the movement of people within the Service Group depending on needs (although we believe in keeping our squads together wherever and whenever we can)
Accountable for recruitment and onboarding of any new hires, as required.
Coordinates and includes craft leaders/chapter leads in the selection process.
Builds and develops talent pipelines for roles across people-lead areas of accountability.
Focuses on building diverse technology talent and talent pipelines.

Technology Framework and Processes

Develop accountable Technology frameworks and processes that relate to supporting culture and people development.
Focus on improving internal customer satisfaction via continuous improvement of accountable framework and processes.
Coaching/mentoring teams on process adoption and feeding back ongoing improvements.
Working with Service Group Owners and Chapter Leads to help deliver consistent application and alignment of Technology processes.

In addition to the above, you agree to carry out any other duties that Westpac may reasonably request of you occasionally.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

At least 5 + years’ experience managing technical professionals.
SME knowledge of the practice area being managed is strongly preferred.
Proven experience in people leadership of large teams
High level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and self-awareness
Coaching, Mentoring and Facilitation skills.
Ability to develop and grow high-performing people, providing role clarity, identifying talent, and maximising employee performance
Proven experience in establishing a positive culture, together with a healthy and safe working environment
High level of collaboration with multiple areas around the business to determine workforce management planning
Experience in recruitment and management of end-to-end employee lifecycle.

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

Please note, that due to the high volume of applicants and our diligent assessment processes, we may take a few weeks to advise of your application outcome and/or next steps. We would sincerely appreciate your patience in this regard.

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:

31 October 2024

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