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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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to join our Everyday Banking team.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We sat down with our current Product Portfolio Manager, and they let us know the below about the role:
What are 5 day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?
Drive product performance by managing the end-to-end lifecycle for personal unsecured lending products - credit cards, personal loans and overdrafts.
Partner with a broad range of stakeholders to identify product enhancements and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Lead the delivery of key initiatives to drive growth and simplify our products and processes.
Continually manage emerging risks to ensure regulatory obligations and internal governance requirements are met.
Support our frontline and operational teams as required.
What is the Team culture and environment like?
BNZ offers a flexible and supportive working environment where people are empowered to do their best work. In the Cards & Personal Lending Product team, you'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values new ideas and works together to deliver great customer outcomes.
What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?
You'll join the team during a period of growth and transformation, with opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives across payments, product development, and business transformation. The variety, visibility, and impact of the work make this an exceptional opportunity to learn, grow, and shape the future of BNZ's personal lending products.
What is the most challenging thing about this opportunity?
A key challenge is balancing the needs and priorities of a diverse stakeholder group across BNZ. Success requires strong relationship management, influencing skills, and the ability to navigate competing priorities. It's also one of the most rewarding aspects of the role, offering significant exposure and variety.
What attributes will this person display to be successful in this role?
The successful candidate will be a commercially minded and customer-focused professional with strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. They will be comfortable working with ambiguity, navigating technical complexity and delivering change.
Proven experience in product management and complex project delivery.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a track record of influencing and driving outcomes.
Knowledge of financial services, cards and personal lending products would be highly advantageous.
Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand
Applications for this vacancy close on Friday 7 August 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: 07 August 2026Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.
