PMO Governance Analyst

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Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions though 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. No two days are the same.

We have an opportunity for a PMO Governance Analyst to join our team and be part of the Core Ledger programme is multi year delivery programme within the Customer Products & Services (CP&S).

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

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

• Design, configure, manage, and support Atlassian tools, primarily Jira. Design and maintain  Jira projects, permissions, and users, custom Jira workflows, fields, dashboards, filters, reports and queries.​
• Support programme delivery leads and promote best practice and working within BNZ / CLR delivery frameworks. Support and influence adoption and upskilling of users​
• Proactively analyze, review, and document functionality to determine potential areas of improvement​
• Analyse data within the workflow and engage with stakeholders to review. Champion lessons learned and embed ongoing improvements​
• Support the wider programme governance function as required, executive pack creation, coverage for programme coordinators and programme administrators ​

What is the team culture and environment like?

A programme the size of the Core Ledger Replacement programme is unique and exciting. The programme spans a number of bnz business units, and the delivery of the new core banking platform is truly multi-national. The environment is fast paced, this is exciting and will provide direct learning opportunities.

We value everyone in the team and will support each other to succeed daily.

We recognise the programme has critical deadlines, we aim for everyone to enjoy being part of the team as we contribute to these critical outcomes.

This is a marathon, not a sprint, we support your life outside of work, we value your wellbeing and for you to be yourself at work

What is your management style?

 We are a team, and we succeed when we all succeed. I am very open and inclusive and value this approach, I want the team to be open and inclusive. We support each other and help each other each and every day to feel good about being part of the team. I truly believe that work and personal life must be in balance, and I fully support the team in achieving this balance.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

The opportunity to be part of such a large and critical programme. The pace is fast, the team are committed and there are wonderful learning opportunities along the way. 

What is the most challenging thing about this opportunity?

The programme is large and complex. The pace can be fast at times, and the deadlines need to be met.

You will be fully supported to overcome these challenges, individual challenges are wider team challenges.

What do we want you to know before you apply?

There will be peaks and troughs of busy periods. Change is the constant in a busy programme. Be prepared to roll with change and be open and adaptable.

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

You will quickly become part of the team and programme. Our management and delivery teams will be directly supported by the day to day tasks you will perform.

You will be a team player and open to seeking out help and also providing help to others, we are a team.

What technical skills / skills are REQUIRED for this role?

• Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile methodologies.​
• Experience with Atlassian software solutions specifically Jira and Confluence.​
• Experience as a Jira Administrator on a large-scale project, including designing and supporting custom Jira workflows, fields, dashboards, filters and reports and queries including JQL. ​

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?

• Ability to identify and resolve issues, working collaboratively with others.​
• An attention to detail and proven delivery under pressure.​
• A champion for growth and continuous improvement.​
• Strong stakeholder and relationship skills at all levels

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

Please note applications close 11:55pm, Friday 14 November 2025.

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.