Cyber Program Manager

Worker Type:

Permanent

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 Cyber Program Manager to join our Cyber & Governance domain which sits in the Technology business unit.

Our function is responsible for establishing & operating the enterprise cyber security strategy, capabilities, and controls to protect BNZ (including customers, employees, and shareholders) from information security risks. 

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We sat down with our Head of Cyber Security Service, and they let us know the following about the role. 

What are 5 day to day tasks the person in this role will complete? 

• Work with the Cyber Security Leadership Team to develop a Business Case for funding the  annual Cyber Security Uplift programme of work.
• Manage the delivery of the Cyber Programme Outcomes and Benefits including: 
• Monitor delivery to plan and driving additional actions, managing by exception. 
• monthly reporting to the Cyber Programme Delivery Committee and to the Strategy Execution Review committee. 
• Work with the embedded Risk manager to manage ‘project risks and issues’ related to delivery of Outcomes and Benefits.
• Manage 'delivery risks' related to Change Management that will impact integration of change into the business.

What is the team culture and environment like? 

A team culture which is collaborative and supportive, enabling career growth and a sense of ownership.

What is your management style? 

I enable the team by providing the space to make decisions and to take actions and I provide the right level of support and engagement depending on the circumstances.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity? 

There is opportunity to continue to develop in the role, you will work with highly skilled cyber and technology professionals across multiple platforms, services and technologies.  

Opportunity to make a material difference to BNZ colleagues and customers through optimising cyber security capabilities and ensuring return on investments.  

What technical skills / skills are REQUIRED for this role? 

• 5+ years in project management and 3+years in programme and/or portfolio management, preferably in a bank or financial institution.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement working across Technology Domains.​ 
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams within BNZ Cyber and teams across BNZ Technology.
• Experience managing change in agile or fast-paced environments. 
• An adaptable/flexible approach to delivering solutions to complex problems and clearing roadblocks for product management focused agile delivery teams.

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

A desire to learn new skills, takes initiative and ownership of outcomes. Great at collaborating to achieve outcomes.

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

Please note applications close Sunday 28 September 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received therefore may close advertising early. 

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.”

Closing Date: 28 September 2025

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.