New Zealand Job Openings

Westpac New Zealand

OBR Plan Manager

FULL TIME

November 24, 2024

Competitive salary + 10% superannuation + range of leading employee benefits
Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
Develop your career with Westpac!

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Reporting directly to the Operational Resilience Lead, as part of the Business Continuity Operations team, you will lead and managing the maintenance and testing of WNZL’s BS17 OBR Plan (Plan) implementation to meet WNZL’s regulatory obligations. This critical role involves providing strategic oversight and leadership in collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders, including the WNZL Executive Team, Board of Directors, and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). Your communication skills will be exceptional, steering the team, key business partners and executives towards the desired outcomes and deadlines. You will provide holistic oversight and strategic guidance on key dependencies, interplay and testing strategies between WNZL's OBR Plan, DCS and other key Crisis plans (Separation Plan, Retail Run).

Key accountabilities include:

Lead the engagement with the WNZL Executive Team, the Board and the RBNZ to report on test results, proposed updates, and any required adjustments to the OBR Plan.
Collaborate with WNZL’s Crisis Management Team to lead the activation of the OBR Plan in a crisis event, ensuring a swift and effective response.
Facilitate and coordinate the annual review and testing of the OBR Plan with key stakeholders across the bank.
Continuously look for opportunities to improve WNZL’s internal crisis management processes and frameworks, ensuring best practices are implemented across all plans.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

Extensive business continuity/operational resilience experience at first and/or second line of defence ideally qualified in ISO BCM standards or equally industry qualifications.
Demonstrated organisational abilities by effectively managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines and setting priorities
Understanding of financial services, in particular compliance obligations of registered Banks in New Zealand

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

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
Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
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

Applications close:

3 December 2024

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