Enterprise Privacy Officer

• Competitive salary + 10% superannuation + range of leading employee benefits

• Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available

• Develop your career with Westpac!

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer and working in partnership with WNZL’s Data and Cybersecurity teams, the Enterprise Privacy Officer plays a critical role in supporting the CCO with leading the WNZL strategy for privacy and personal data protection to ensure WNZL’s effective management of customer personal information and compliance with global regulatory requirements.

This position is responsible for defining and maintaining WNZL’s Privacy Programme and leading its implementation with internal business.

The role includes the day-to-day leadership and management of the WNZL Enterprise Privacy Office, a team of privacy management professionals, regulatory advocacy, policy definition, privacy risk management and WNZL-wide privacy management operations.

The Enterprise Privacy Officer is also responsible for leading WNZL’s Privacy Practice Group, a distributed network of privacy professionals embedded in WNZL business and functional teams.

In this role we are looking for a leader with a strong understanding of local and global privacy management good practice and who is a real team player. You must be an excellent communicator, with demonstrable experience in privacy management.

Keen to join the team? Then apply now to hear more about this exciting opportunity.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Previous experience in privacy (risk) management within Financial Services.

• Proven experience influencing a range of internal stakeholders and regulator relations.

• Proven people leadership skills in a previous role.

• The ability to develop impactful and sustainable risk management solutions.

• Demonstrable know-how of NZ and global privacy regulations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interpret and convey complex information and ideas in a manner that suits the needs of the audience.

• Excellent analytical, time management and prioritisation, execution and delivery of strategy skills.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

• 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

• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers

• Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave

• 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!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

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

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