Strategic Payments Innovation Lead

Westpac New Zealand Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks standard holiday

Wellbeing leave 5 days

Banking benefits

Career growth programmes

Top-up parental leave

Volunteer days

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand Limited is seeking a Payment Systems Modernisation Lead to shape the bank's readiness for the future of payments. You will identify emerging capabilities, assess ecosystem developments, and translate industry change into clear actions for the bank.

The role requires strong understanding of payment systems, stakeholder management, and the ability to develop business cases for capability investment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of payment systems and infrastructure.
• Ability to assess industry trends and translate into practical actions.
• Proven stakeholder management and leadership in complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Shape readiness for future payments by identifying capabilities and opportunities.
• Evaluate emerging payment technologies and ecosystem developments.
• Develop recommendations and business cases for capability investments and readiness.
• Provide specialist advice to senior leaders on payment system evolution and trends.
• Engage with strategic partners and industry forums to inform capability uplift.

Skills

Payment systems

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategy & governance

Emerging tech in payments

Leadership

Job description

Westpac New Zealand Limited is seeking a Payment Systems Modernisation Lead to shape the bank's readiness for the future of payments. You will identify emerging capabilities, assess ecosystem developments, and translate industry change into clear actions for the bank.

The role requires strong understanding of payment systems, stakeholder management, and the ability to develop business cases for capability investment.