Senior Software Engineer-COBOL

Westpac New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave program

Wellbeing leave

Leave options up to 4 weeks

Banking benefits

Insurance discounts

Superannuation scheme

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand is seeking an experienced mainframe specialist with COBOL, DB2, and JCL expertise to support the bank's core systems. You will analyse, develop, and maintain high-quality applications while mentoring peers and leading initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and Agile delivery experience, with after-hours support as needed. You will work in Auckland, contributing to secure, scalable IT solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years IBM mainframe experience using COBOL, Easytrieve, DB2, VSAM, JCL, Endevor, Expeditor, SAS.
• Demonstrated experience of complex analysis, assessment, and delivery of appropriate recommendations.
• Incident/problem management skills including afterhours and on-call support.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, develop, and maintain high-quality mainframe applications.
• Provide mentorship and leadership within the team.
• Cover development, unit, system testing, and implementation of software solutions.
• Engage in incident/problem management and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mentorship

Leadership

Agile methodology

Incident management

Communication

Time management

Tools

COBOL

DB2

JCL

VSAM

Endevor

Expeditor

Easytrieve

SAS

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

As cool as all the new technologies are, you know the reason why mainframes and COBOL have been around for over 60 years and are still as relevant as ever for many enterprises around the world.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

As cool as all the new technologies are, you know the reason why mainframes and COBOL have been around for over 60 years and are still as relevant as ever for many enterprises around the world. Our IBM mainframe runs the bank’s core systems, and we are looking for someone who can provide technical domain expertise in CICS/COBOL/DB2, covering all aspects including development, unit test, system test, and implementation of software solutions. You will analyse, develop, and maintain high quality applications as well as providing mentorship and leadership.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Minimum of 5 years IBM mainframe experience using: COBOL, Easytrieve, DB2, VSAM, JCL, Endevor, Expeditor, SAS.
• Demonstrated experience of complex analysis, assessment, and delivery of appropriate recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve service and operational problems, including root cause analysis
• Incident/problem management skills, including afterhours and on call support experience
• Exposure to middleware integration and infrastructure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Risk analysis and mitigation
• Experience in IT Quality processes
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated experience of Agile methodology

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!

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 | Together Greater

Applications Close

26 August 2026