Mō te tūranga | About the Role
This is a 12 months fixed term contract.
As a Senior Application Support Engineer, you will support the platforms that underpin critical reconciliation and operational processes across the bank. This role offers the opportunity to work on a business-critical service, combining deep technical expertise with problem solving, continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration.
As a senior technical specialist, you'll be responsible for maintaining the stability, resilience and performance of the Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM) and RecOps platforms. You'll partner closely with operational teams, technology stakeholders and vendors to resolve complex issues, enhance platform capability and drive operational excellence.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
You're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives in dynamic environments and takes pride in delivering reliable outcomes for customers and stakeholders.
You'll bring:
Extensive experience in Application Support, Platform Support or Systems Engineering roles.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
SQL and database experience.
Experience supporting enterprise applications across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments.
A strong understanding of operational support practices, including incident, problem and change management.
Experience working in environments where risk management, compliance and operational resilience are critical.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
A continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for automation, simplification and innovation.
Bonus Points If You Have
Experience within financial services or banking.
Scripting or automation experience using tools such as PowerShell or Python.
ITIL certification or similar industry qualifications.
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:
24 September 2026Skills Required
- Extensive experience in application support, platform support, or systems engineering roles
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues
- SQL and database experience
- Experience supporting enterprise applications across cloud, SaaS, and on-premises environments
- Understanding of incident, problem, and change management practices
- Experience in environments where risk management, compliance, and operational resilience are critical
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Continuous improvement mindset with interest in automation, simplification, and innovation
- Experience within financial services or banking
- Scripting or automation experience using PowerShell or Python
- ITIL certification or similar industry qualification
Westpac Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Westpac and has not been reviewed or approved by Westpac.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Extensive paid and unpaid leave options span wellbeing leave, Culture/Lifestyle/Wellbeing days, purchased leave up to 12 weeks, career breaks, and various specialized leaves. This breadth supports work-life balance and accommodates a wide range of personal circumstances.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental provisions include 16 weeks full pay (or 32 at half pay) for primary carers, four weeks for support carers, and continued superannuation during unpaid parental leave. Additional supports cover domestic and family violence leave, Family Pathways leave, and grandparental leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include counselling and coaching services, workplace mental health training, free nutrition advice, and health insurance access with pre‑existing conditions covered if joined promptly. Financial and lifestyle perks include banking discounts for employees and families and the myDiscounts program.
Westpac Insights
What We Do
Westpac is Australia’s oldest bank and company, one of four major banking organisations in Australia and one of the largest banks in New Zealand. We provide a broad range of banking and financial services in these markets, including consumer, business and institutional banking and wealth management services. We also have offices in key financial centres around the world including London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore. Westpac Group's portfolio of financial services brands and businesses is focused on our vision, which is "To be one of the world’s great service companies, helping our customers, communities and people to prosper and grow.”
