Delivery Council Lead

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The Delivery Council Lead is responsible for formalising and driving continuous improvement strategy by sustaining a persistent change governance and delivery ecosystem across the business. You will lead Delivery Councils, support the coordination and prioritisation of persistent change work and communicate the progress and outcomes of change initiatives to uplift performance across Westpac.

Ko tō mahi | What you'll do

• Lead prioritisation and governance of run and persistent change. initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise transformation goals

• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks with senior leadership to drive accountability and transparency.

• Chair and facilitate Delivery Council sessions, presenting strategic updates at the Value Chain Performance Forum.

• Oversee initiative trackers and tools (e.g., Power Apps, Jira) to maintain visibility and control over progress and resource allocation.

• Communicate and celebrate outcomes delivered by change initiatives.

• Engage with requestors of change to coordinate their requests to the appropriate channels.

• Uplift delivery capability and increase productivity across Westpac.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• 5+ years' experience in the finance industry.

• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in influencing stakeholders and driving alignment with enterprise goals.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical ability, with experience using lean methodology.

• Proven capability to communicate change outcomes clearly, facilitate council sessions, and present strategic updates that celebrate successes and drive engagement across the business.

• Desirable: Understanding of all business units across Westpac New Zealand and knowledge of Westpac banking systems.

• Capabilities: Executes for customers, inspires and provides direction, enables performance, influences and collaborates, business acumen, coaching and mentoring.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best

• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year

• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme

• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility

• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers

• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday

• 2 Volunteer days per year

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

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