Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Hybrid
Worker Type:
PermanentHere at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."
We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.
Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us
At BNZ, we’re focused on helping New Zealanders be good with money. In Technology, we build reliable, secure and scalable services that make things easier for our customers and colleagues. We’re looking for an experienced Platform Lead to guide a high-performing team and maximise the value of our Master Data Hub, enabling trusted data assets, reporting, analytics and emerging AI capabilities.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We sat down with our Head of Data – Corporate and Risk and they shared the following about this opportunity:
This is a full time, permanent opportunity based in either Auckland or Wellington. It is a hybrid role with three days in the office and two days where you can work flexibly. This role will report to the Head of Data - Corporate & Risk and has people leadership accountability for five colleagues.
What are 5 day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?
What is the team culture and environment like?
You’ll lead technical professionals who collaborate to solve complex problems and deliver sustainable outcomes. We value openness, curiosity, accountability and respectful challenge. The environment is fast-moving and supportive, with a strong focus on customer outcomes, operational excellence and continuous learning.
What will the successful candidate be working on?
The successful candidate will shape and deliver the data lifecycle roadmap, from ingestion and transformation through to governed data assets, reporting, analytics and AI use cases. You’ll strengthen service ownership, reliability and performance, while partnering with data teams and stakeholders to ensure data is secure, discoverable, well-governed and fit for purpose. The role will also support modern engineering practices, reusable delivery patterns, effective data controls and BNZ’s evolving data capability.
What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?
This role brings together people leadership, data strategy and delivery. You’ll help shape the technology foundations that enable trusted data assets, analytics and future AI capability, while connecting platform teams, data practitioners and business customers.
What attributes will this person display to be successful in this role?
We’re looking for an inclusive, outcome-focused leader who can connect data strategy, technical delivery and customer value. You’ll bring:
Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand
Please Note: Applications for this vacancy close on Friday 2 October 2026. We review applications as they are received and may close advertising early.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”
Closing Date: 02 October 2026Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.
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