Corporate Governance Manager

Westpac New Zealand Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks standard holiday + 5 wellbeing

Additional purchased leave up to 4 wks

Banking benefits and superannuation

Growth and internal mobility

Recognition program

School holiday subsidy

2 Volunteer days per year

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand Ltd is seeking a Corporate Governance Manager to support decision-making across the organisation, working with Boards, Committees and senior leaders to embed strong governance, transparency and accountability.

You’ll provide governance advice, oversee processes, coordinate meetings and papers, track actions, prepare insights and drive continuous improvement. This role transforms governance into a proactive, value-adding function across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, company secretariat, legal, compliance, risk or a similar corporate environment.
• Understanding of governance principles and regulatory obligations.
• Strong organisational skills with high accuracy when juggling priorities.
• Excellent written reporting and governance documentation skills.
• Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Strong stakeholder management across the business.

Responsibilities

• Support Boards and Committees with governance activities from end to end.
• Coordinate meetings, board papers, governance systems and processes.
• Track actions, decisions and commitments to keep priorities moving.
• Prepare governance reporting and insights for leaders.
• Identify improvements to governance processes, tools and systems.

Skills

Governance experience

Company secretariat

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Continuous improvement

Project management

Ability to multitask

Education

Tertiary or professional qualification

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Corporate Governance team and play a key role in supporting effective decision-making across the organisation. Working closely with Boards, Committees and senior leaders, you'll help ensure strong governance practices, transparency and accountability are embedded in everything we do. As our Corporate Governance Manager, you'll provide trusted governance advice, oversee key governance processes and help leaders meet their governance obligations with confidence. You'll also help drive continuous improvement, modernising governance practices and enhancing the quality, efficiency and impact of governance across the business. This role goes beyond traditional governance administration. You'll be part of a team transforming Corporate Governance into a proactive, insight-led function that delivers strategic value and supports Westpac's future success. Working closely with Company Secretaries to support Boards and Committees, helping ensure governance activities run smoothly from end to end. Coordinating meetings, board papers, governance systems and key governance processes across Westpac New Zealand. Tracking actions, decisions and commitments to help keep priorities moving and ensure accountability. Preparing governance reporting and insights that help leaders make informed decisions. Finding smarter, simpler ways of working by improving governance processes, tools and systems. Supporting a culture of strong governance, continuous improvement and high performance. Keeping governance records, registers and entity information accurate, up to date and easy to access. Ensuring important governance information is managed effectively and maintained to a high standard. Supporting organisational changes and ensuring governance information keeps pace with business needs. Coordinating regulatory filings, compliance activities and external reporting requirements. Working with legal, risk, audit and other stakeholders to provide accurate documentation and governance records. Helping identify and escal

What will you bring?

• Experience in governance, company secretariat, legal, compliance, risk or a similar corporate environment.
• An understanding of governance principles and how organisations meet their regulatory obligations.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written communication skills and confidence preparing reports, papers and governance documentation.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and finding better ways of working.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across the business.
• Experience working in a complex or regulated environment would be an advantage.
• Relevant tertiary or professional qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

• 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
• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
• 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!

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together

Applications close: 6 October 2026

Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.