Business Data Steward

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.

Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us
We're looking for a passionate Business Data Steward to join our Digital, Data & Analytics tīma (team). You will be responsible for operationalising data governance and data management for a BNZ Division, supporting their business leaders to meet their data accountabilities, manage data risk and realise business value from data.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We sat down with our Head of Operations (Who you'll report to), and they let us know the following about the role.

We have a permanent full time and fixed term full time position available, please indicate in your cover letter which opportunity you are interested in.

This position is based in Auckland and is a hybrid role with three days in the office and two days where you can work flexibly.

Due to the tight timeframes leading up to Christmas, we will be scheduling interviews for mid-January 2026, with an ideal start date in mid to late January 2026.

What are the day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?
Data Stewardship supports our strategic ambition to become the best bank by helping to:

• Ensure our customers, regulators and colleagues have confidence in our critical data.
• Embed Data Risk Management practices within business Divisions.
• Support the Enterprise in understanding our data through robust data management practices.
• Maintain legislative and regulatory compliance.

What is the team culture and environment like?
The culture in DD&A is built upon shared values and goals. We are a diverse team with a wide range of experience and skills. Through our Learning and Development Programme we promote learning and offer opportunities for our colleagues to develop their skills. We have a psychologically safe environment in which you are given autonomy to make decisions but where we will also provide you with oversight to learn in a supportive environment.

What is your management style?
I look to foster a safe environment and a sense of team belonging. I value people and will look to help them achieve their full potential. I am supportive of autonomous working, but my door is always open to listen, provide feedback, guidance, or encouragement.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?
The opportunity to work with some incredible people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. The role will work with allocated BNZ divisions and act as the primary contact point where data is concerned. You will have the opportunity to become a SME, supporting and executing data risk management activities.

What is your favourite thing about working for BNZ?
Te Tāngata The People. The genuine desire you see in everyone to contribute towards our goal of serving customers well and helping our communities prosper.

What technical skills and attributes are required for this role?

• Ideally 3- 5+ years' experience working within a data governance field within a large and complex organisation, or previous experience with data e.g. data analysis, data quality, & reporting, data incident management.
• Knowledge of data management principles and concepts with an ability to interpret and communicate policy.
• Understanding of business processes, risk, and controls and how these interact with data management principles.
• Strong ability to influence, lead and motivate others.
• Outcome focused and able to deliver within tight deadlines.
• Degree in Information Technology, Law, or Information Management is desirable.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand
Please note: Advertising for this position closes Tuesday 16 December 2025 at 11:59pm. 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."

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