Mō te tūranga | About the Role
As a Controls Assurance Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping the risk landscape within our Everyday Banking Risk team. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality risk assurance and advisory services across the Product, Sustainability and Marketing (PSM) division, driving the controls assurance strategy and plan for a diverse portfolio.
As a trusted advisor, you’ll enable and mature PSM’s management of risks within appetite while operationalising Westpac New Zealand’s risk management strategy. You will lead the planning, execution, and reporting of Line 1 assurance reviews over material risks, bank-wide policies, and regulatory obligations. Your expertise will support risk assessments that enable informed, risk-based decisions, including ad-hoc advisory, risk profiling, and risk-in-change activities. Acting as a subject matter expert, you’ll guide business partners on the design, implementation, and operation of effective controls.
You’ll provide practical support and coaching opportunities to uplift risk knowledge and maturity within PSM. Collaboration is key - you’ll foster a culture of engagement and mutual support across PSM, broader risk and compliance teams, and other divisions in the bank to ensure alignment and shared success.
If you’re passionate about risk management, thrive on building strong partnerships, and want to make a tangible impact on everyday banking, we’d love to hear from you.
*Please note: As we are heading into the holiday period, we will be looking at applications from 12 January 2026. We appreciate your patience and wish you a joyful holiday season!
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
Demonstrated risk assurance experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or a similar function, with strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Excellent understanding of the regulatory and conduct landscape within the financial services industry.
The ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.
A collaborative mindset, partnering with our PSM partners and the wider business to support the achievement of Westpac New Zealand goals.
Relevant accreditations and qualifications are advantageous (e.g CIA, CA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP, CPA, CISA)
Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
Immersing 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:
10 January 2026
