Senior Manager, Technology & Digital Risk

Kiwibank; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kiwibank is seeking a senior specialist to shape its Technology and Digital Risk capability. You’ll form an independent Line 2 view, help the bank safely adopt new tech, and maintain governance, resilience and customer outcomes across technology, cyber, data, AI and digital risk.

You’ll partner with Technology, Cyber, Privacy, Compliance and Enterprise Risk to provide forward-looking risk insight, challenge material exposures, and influence decisions at executive and Board level.

Qualifications

• Proven track record across technology risk, cyber risk, data risk, operational risk, or related disciplines.
• Experience forming independent risk views across interconnected domains.
• Ability to translate complex risk into actionable insights for executives and the board.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight across technology, cyber, data, AI, resilience and third‑party risk.
• Provide evidence-based challenge to risk profiles, controls and remediation plans.
• Support governance, reporting and decision making for leaders and the board.

Skills

Technology risk

Cyber risk

Data risk

Operational risk

AI governance

Independent judgement

Executive stakeholder influencing

Job description

• Shape a forward-looking Technology and Digital Risk capability across Kiwibank
• Influence safe innovation across technology, cyber, data, AI and digital change
• Enjoy market-leading benefits for you and your whānau, including medical and life insurances and more

Our Risk team makes an essential impact on Kiwibank by developing the frameworks that support a consistent and integrated approach to managing risk. We advise the business to make sound decisions, monitor risk and provide clear reporting to leaders.

Kō tātou — Hei kawe i āā mahi kia tutuki | This is us. Where making an impact matters.

This is a senior specialist leadership opportunity to form Kiwibank’s independent and connected Line 2 view of Technology and Digital Risk. You’ll help Kiwibank safely adopt new technologies while maintaining strong governance, resilience and customer outcomes.

Working across Technology, Cyber, Data, Privacy, Operational Risk, Compliance, Enterprise Risk and other specialist functions, you’ll lead oversight and constructive challenge across technology, cyber, data, artificial intelligence, resilience, third-party technology risk and emerging digital risks. You’ll turn complex information into clear, forward-looking insight that supports sound management, executive and Board decision-making.

Ko tātou — Kia hāpai i ŏ āākenga | This is us. Where your expertise matters.

At Kiwibank, we will help you build on your strengths and develop new skills, but in the meantime, we would love to hear from you if you have some of the following skills and experience:

• A proven track record across technology risk, cyber risk, data risk, operational risk, model risk or related disciplines, with knowledge of recognised risk, resilience and AI governance frameworks
• Demonstrable expertise in forming an independent view across interconnected technology and digital risk domains and directing specialist capability towards material exposures
• Skilled at providing evidence-based challenge across risk profiles, controls, governance, incidents, remediation, change and significant technology decisions
• Depth of understanding in data, AI, automation and emerging technology risks, including governance, accountability, transparency and oversight considerations
• Adept at analysing complex information, identifying systemic themes and translating technical risk matters into clear insight and recommendations for executives and governance forums
• Known for sound professional judgement, trusted relationships and the ability to influence better outcomes while operating autonomously in complex and evolving environments

You do not need to tick every box here to be considered! Above all we are looking for someone who embodies Kiwibank’s purpose and values, (Ngā Kauwaka), and someone who thrives in a vibrant and inclusive work environment.

Applications close on Sunday 27th September.

We will be reviewing resumes throughout the advertising period and may withdraw the ad at any time.

For more detailed information on the role, please see the attached Position Description: PD Senior Manager Technology & Digital Risk

Ko tātou — Hei hāpai ake i ŏ koe | This is us. Where you matter.

Making a difference for all Kiwi starts with making a difference for our people. Flexibility, growth, challenging and rewarding work - this is Kiwibank. A place where you can belong and thrive – we are as ambitious as we are caring. We have big ideas and big plans. For you, for Kiwibank and for all Kiwi.