Manager Risk and Compliance
6-month opportunity
Auckland based
Mō te tūranga | About the Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Risk Compliance and Conduct for BTNZ - Westpac’s investment management arm, you will be responsible for the identification, management and monitoring of compliance risk within BTNZ. You will help to maintain BTNZ’s compliance with risk management frameworks and strategies including the day-to-day requirements set by Westpac New Zealand.
You will actively be a champion for risk and encourage a move towards a proactive risk culture. The role will require you to contribute to the design, implementation and on-going improvement and monitoring of risk related policies and procedures across the division. Specifically covering the design and operating effectiveness of compliance related controls, assisting with business process improvements, quality assurance oversight, and providing quality risk and compliance advice, training and guidance.
This is a great opportunity to join a high performing team and grow a career in a challenging and diverse discipline that is helping to shape a safer, better outcome for all customers.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
Experience managing risk and compliance activities
Experience working within a fast-paced environment, including managing delivered and delivery risks (preferable)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate compliance risks
An understanding of risk management and compliance techniques and the operation of related frameworks
Outstanding stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills coupled with experience in dealing with senior management and consultants
Ability to build effective relationships and assimilate information quickly, translating complex information into clear and simple language
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Competent in analysing data and interpreting results and trends to provide business insight
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:
23 January 2026