Strategic Risk & Governance Manager (NZ)

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bonus leave

Wellbeing benefits

Parental leave 26 weeks

Job summary

Rabobank New Zealand is seeking a Business Support Manager to partner with the CRO and Risk Leadership Team, coordinating governance, reporting, and performance analysis for the NZ Risk Division. You will engage senior stakeholders across New Zealand and Australia, driving continuous improvement and a strong risk culture.

The role focuses on strategic coordination, board materials, and delivering high-quality risk reporting, with exposure to operational, credit, and market risk disciplines in a

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience within banking, financial services, or risk management environments.
• Exposure to risk disciplines such as Operational, Credit, or Market Risk.
• Experience supporting senior leaders through reporting, analysis, governance, or business management activities.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI.
• Experience using Archer or similar governance, risk, and compliance systems.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to develop high-quality management and Board-level reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• The confidence and credibility to engage with senior executives and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the CRO and Risk Leadership Team to support business and risk management objectives
• Prepare and coordinate Board papers, executive presentations, leadership updates, and strategic communications
• Provide meaningful insights and analysis on the performance of the New Zealand Risk Division
• Track and coordinate strategic initiatives, regulatory requirements, and key actions arising from leadership forums
• Support governance and risk management activities, including operational risk assessments, controls testing, risk profiling, business continuity, and compliance obligations
• Coordinate staff engagement initiatives and support projects that enhance the Risk Division's effectiveness
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across New Zealand, Australia, and the wider Rabobank Group
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help strengthen a positive risk culture

Skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Tools

Excel

Archer

GRC Systems

Job description

Rabobank New Zealand is seeking a Business Support Manager to partner with the CRO and Risk Leadership Team, coordinating governance, reporting, and performance analysis for the NZ Risk Division. You will engage senior stakeholders across New Zealand and Australia, driving continuous improvement and a strong risk culture.

The role focuses on strategic coordination, board materials, and delivering high-quality risk reporting, with exposure to operational, credit, and market risk disciplines in a