Mō te tūranga | About the Role
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will provide hands on technical leadership across up to two squads, ensuring high quality delivery, modern engineering practices, and strong collaboration that drives customer focused and strategic outcomes. The role balances deep technical expertise with guiding, enabling, and uplifting the team while continually improving ways of working and engineering excellence across Engineering (Product & Digital).
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
Several years relevant experience.
Able to speak about experience within the IT Industry, specialising in one or more of Java, React, Mobile development
Able to speak about experience leading small teams (not necessarily as a line manager)
Experience in Agile Teams, who have had Development and Operations responsibilities
Institutional Banking experience highly desired
Skills and Knowledge
Proficient in modern software development practices and tools
Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles
Experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines
Skilled in unit testing, code reviews, and debugging
Ability to break down complex problems and deliver practical solutions
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!
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
Applications close:
15 September 2026
