- Auckland/Wellington based opportunity
- Banking benefits, flexible working options and more
- Fixed Term Contract – 24 Months
Kō tātou tēnei. Hei kawe i ngā mahi kia tutuki | This is us. Where making an impact matters.
We’re looking for a proactive and technically skilled Senior Application Specialist to join our Digital & Technology team and take ownership of the fraud platform. This is a fixed-term opportunity to cover a secondment, and it’s a chance to lead critical application support and deployment initiatives that directly impact our customer experience and operational excellence.
Key role responsibilities:
- Lead new technology deployments and upgrades, coordinating across IT teams and external suppliers.
- Own the technical aspects of our fraud platforms end-to-end, ensuring stability, scalability, and security.
- Manage operational testing and technical change through formal processes.
- Act as a key liaison with other IT areas, ensuring seamless integration and support.
- Mentor other Application Specialists and contribute to Kohanga initiatives.
- Define and execute key person risk mitigation strategies.
Ko tātou tēnei. Kia hāpai i ō pūkenga | This is us. Where your expertise matters.
Key skills and experience we’re looking for:
- Strong experience in application and system integration, ideally within financial services.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot mission-critical systems in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive mindset and analytical approach to application support.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience leading deployments and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Previous management of fraud platforms would be a distinct advantage.
Ko tātou tēnei - Hei hāpai i a koe, me tō whānau |This is us. Where you and your whānau matter.
We want you to get the most out of work and life, so you will have the option to explore flexible working arrangements that suit both your needs and ours. We now also offer one wellbeing day a quarter to ensure our people are taken care of and can bring their best selves to work. Our great range of benefits include discounted banking and an incredible package for new parents.
We are proud to be a certified B Corporation, a Pride Pledge partner and we are the first bank in Aotearoa to get the Gender Tick. We are also an accredited Living Wage employer.
Tono mai |Apply Now!– We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period, and we reserve the right to withdraw the ad at any time. Applications close Wednesday 10th September midday.
Please note: Due to a high volume of applications, there may be a delay in our response. Thank you for your patience.
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