Job Description

Worker Type:

Permanent

Here 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 opportunity for a Senior Execution Manager to join our Wealth, Insurance and Product Governance team and play an essential role in ensuring the business executes on strategic priorities.

You’ll ensure your colleagues have the right focus on driving the business forward and delivering to strategic plans. With your focus on driving the leadership operating rhythms you’ll ensure the different parts of the business are aligned and that leadership team processes are effective and efficient.

This is an Auckland based, in the office role working closely with the General Manager of the business.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We sat down with our GM, Wealth Insurance & Product Governance, and they let us know the following about the role.

What are 5 day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?

• Drive and maintain momentum across the suite of business activities and priorities.
• Own and lead GM‑sponsored initiatives on behalf of the business, acting as the GM’s delegate as required within and outside the business.
• Ensure alignment between business priorities and enterprise‑wide strategies and investments.
• Collaborate with the GM on run ahead work including prospecting as required.
• Establish strong execution rhythms, governance and progress visibility including owning key leadership team forums and processes.
• Provide concise, confident updates to senior leaders and governance forums.

What is your management style?

My style is to create space for each team member to proactively own their role, and I have a focus on building a trust-based, high performance culture in the team.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

In this role you’ll be embedded in the leadership of the business. It will accelerate development and demonstration of your leadership skill set and knowledge base.

What is the most challenging thing about this opportunity?

This is a dynamic and fast paced role that will suit someone who is very well organised, takes a proactive approach to their work, has a growth mindset and communicates clearly.

What will success look like for the candidate in this role?

You’ll ensure the operating rhythm of the leadership team is effective and efficient, the business will be delivering its key commitments and you’ll be loving the various ways you provide effective support to the GM.

What specific skills would be beneficial?

We are looking for a senior financial services professional (7+ years experience) who has a proven track record translating strategy into execution across complex, cross‑functional environments. You will also bring:

• 5+ experience years in a wealth and or insurance product context.
• Enterprise‑level leadership credibility with senior executives.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted delegate to a GM.
• Strong strategic and commercial judgement with the confidence to make hard decisions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influence and communication skills.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

Please note applications for this position are open until 24 May 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as we receive them.

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: 24 May 2026

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.