Fraud Protection Data Specialist (Hybrid, Fixed-Term)

Kiwibank; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

Job summary

Kiwibank is seeking a Fraud Technical Specialist to strengthen fraud detection and protect customers. You will develop rules, analyse large datasets and collaborate with stakeholders to translate technical findings into practical actions.

The role is based in Auckland or Wellington with hybrid arrangements, and it is a 9-month fixed term contract ending in 2027. Strong SQL and Excel skills, plus a proactive approach to fraud risk, are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced SQL skills and experience with complex databases.
• Strong coding capabilities to automate or improve processes.
• Advanced Excel skills for large data analysis.
• Experience designing or maintaining rules-based systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to spot trends and emerging fraud risks.
• Experience presenting findings to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining fraud detection rule sets.
• Loading and maintaining reference tables in fraud systems.
• Retrieving and interpreting large datasets.
• Using SQL and coding skills to design and optimise fraud controls.
• Performing advanced data analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
• Monitoring fraud detection performance and improvements.
• Investigating incidents and providing data insights for resolution.
• Benchmarking practices against industry trends.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to translate findings into actions.
• Identifying innovative approaches to strengthen controls.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Complex databases

Automation skills

Advanced Excel

Rules-based systems

Analytical skills

Fraud risk spotting

Non-technical communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Kiwibank is seeking a Fraud Technical Specialist to strengthen fraud detection and protect customers. You will develop rules, analyse large datasets and collaborate with stakeholders to translate technical findings into practical actions.

The role is based in Auckland or Wellington with hybrid arrangements, and it is a 9-month fixed term contract ending in 2027. Strong SQL and Excel skills, plus a proactive approach to fraud risk, are essential.