Senior Application Support Engineer

Westpac New Zealand Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand Ltd in Auckland is seeking a Senior Application Support Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support the platforms underpinning critical reconciliation and operational processes.

You will maintain stability, resilience and performance of the Transaction Lifecycle Management and RecOps platforms, and partner with operational teams, technology stakeholders and vendors to resolve complex issues while driving automation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Application Support, Platform Support or Systems Engineering roles.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• SQL and database experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications across cloud, SaaS and on-premises.
• Understanding operational support practices including incident, problem and change management.
• Experience in risk, compliance and operational resilience environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Automation mindset with a passion for innovation.
• PowerShell or Python scripting experience.
• ITIL certification or similar industry qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the platforms underpinning critical reconciliation and operational processes.
• Maintain the stability, resilience and performance of the TLM and RecOps platforms.
• Partner with operational teams, technology stakeholders and vendors to resolve complex issues.
• Drive operational excellence through automation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Application Support

Analytical skills

SQL

Enterprise apps

Operational support

Risk & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Automation mindset

PowerShell

Python

ITIL

Job description

About the Role

This is a 12 months fixed term contract. As a Senior Application Support Engineer, you will support the platforms that underpin critical reconciliation and operational processes across the bank. This role offers the opportunity to work on a business-critical service, combining deep technical expertise with problem solving, continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration. As a senior technical specialist, you'll be responsible for maintaining the stability, resilience and performance of the Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM) and RecOps platforms. You'll partner closely with operational teams, technology stakeholders and vendors to resolve complex issues, enhance platform capability and drive operational excellence.

What will you bring?

You're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives in dynamic environments and takes pride in delivering reliable outcomes for customers and stakeholders.

• Extensive experience in Application Support, Platform Support or Systems Engineering roles.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• SQL and database experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments.
• A strong understanding of operational support practices, including incident, problem and change management.
• Experience working in environments where risk management, compliance and operational resilience are critical.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for automation, simplification and innovation.

Bonus Points If You Have Experience within financial services or banking.

• Scripting or automation experience using tools such as PowerShell or Python.
• ITIL certification or similar industry qualifications.

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!

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

Applications close: 24 September 2026

This 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.