National Workplace Manager

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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 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 exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced National Workplace Manager to join our BNZ team at 80 Queen Street.

This is a pivotal role for someone with proven experience in Workplace transformation and strategy. You will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing BNZ's physical and strategic workplace functions on a national scale, working closely with the facilities and workplace experience team to deliver workplaces for now and future.

 Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We sat down with our GM Properties, and they let us know the following about the role:

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

• Develop and deliver workplace strategy and transformation programmes, including business cases and financial management.
• Lead change management to ensure smooth implementation and stakeholder engagement.
• Forecast and manage supply and demand across the business, tracking performance against KPIs.
• Oversee workplace projects to organisational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of workplace tools and processes to enhance productivity and space utilisation.
• Analyse and report on space utilisation to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver property strategies for corporate buildings.
• Work with GM of Properties to manage BNZ's external 3rd party property management contract.  You will have oversight of corporate and work with our National Property Manager to deliver financial planning, lease renewals, maintenance escalation and landlord relationships.

What projects / work will the candidate be working on now and into the next year?

You will hit the ground running and be an integral part in the delivery of the final stages of our 3 year refurbishment project for BNZ Place Auckland. You will lead out change management with multiple stakeholders across BNZ, work alongside BNZ consultants and delivery partners to successfully complete the project on time, on budget and to BNZ standards.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

To join a high performing, tight knit team to deliver and run exemplary corporate accommodation outcomes across our New Zealand network. You will be instrumental in driving the repositioning the BNZ corporate accommodation strategy to ensure BNZ is well positioned for our business needs for now and future.

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

Alongside your proven leadership skills and experience in leading a team of property professionals in delivering great workplace outcomes, you will also have:

• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and adapt to a dynamic corporate environment.

What specific skills would be beneficial?

We are looking for someone with a minimum 10+ years of Workplace and Property management experience, including negotiation and understanding of documentation/deeds. You will also bring:

• Experience in change and communication/delivery management of workplace projects.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders to achieve great outcomes for BNZers.
• Legal compliance experience – knowledge of building codes, consent process and Greenstar principles.
• The ability to develop strategic briefs and workplace strategies.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience in budgeting and cost control.

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

Please note applications close Thursday 27 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.