Engineering Lead

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Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us 

Our Payments Domain supports internal & third-party payments integrations, domestic payment, international payment, and trade finance systems. A high performing set of teams which work on systems that keep New Zealand moving. As part of our wider Products & Services Technology area you’ll work on customer and bank critical systems which truly matter, across a diverse set of technologies and stakeholders. 

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role  

The Engineering Lead role offers the chance to combine technical leadership with people management to drive engineering excellence in development teams. By aligning with business goals and focusing on team empowerment and engineering excellence, you’ll cultivate a high-performance culture and drive continuous improvement. 
 
This role can be based in Wellington or Auckland. It is a hybrid role with three days in the office and two days where you can work flexibly. 

What are five day to day tasks the person in this role will complete? 

• Technical Alignment: Ensure teams understand the technology strategy and priorities, aligning their efforts to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions that support business goals. 
• People Leadership: Lead Engineers and Testers through all employee lifecycle stages—attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding. Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability to drive performance and alignment with business goals. 
• Oversight and Standards: Drive engineering excellence across BNZ Technology by enforcing unified standards, focusing on secure coding, automation, and aligning on our approach to ensure quality and reduce technical debt. 
• Support and Enablement: Guide teams in problem-solving, promoting innovative approaches for continuous improvement. 
• Resource and Capability Planning: Ensure optimal workload distribution and skill alignment to meet both delivery and operational demands effectively. 

What is the team culture and environment like? 

An experienced and high performing group of engineers, analysts, and testers. You’ll be leading two teams, and your leadership peers are strategic thinkers, supportive and diligent in their approach. This is a group of people keen on innovation, who stay cool in a crisis, and meet high standards of quality in everything they do.

What is the most challenging thing about this opportunity? 

One of the most challenging aspects of this role is ensuring teams adhere to unified standards and practices while promoting innovation and continuous improvement. This requires balancing technical oversight with fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?  

This is an opportunity for a strong leader who is skilled in developing and motivating teams for high performance, growth, and collaboration. You will also bring excellent communication demonstrating the ability to convey goals, priorities, and technical requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

What skills are required for this role? 

• Engineering Leadership Experience: Proven ability in leading technology teams, aligning with tech strategy, empowering teams, and adhering to standards. 
• Strong Technical Background: In-depth knowledge of software engineering principles, including solution design, development processes, and deployment. 
• Risk and Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with security and regulatory practices in banking or similar industries. 
• Planning Expertise: Proficiency across planning and delivery, with a record of effective cross-functional collaboration. 

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand 

Please Note: Applications for this vacancy close on Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 11:59pm. We review applications as they are received and may close advertising early.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us!  We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. 

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.