Product Owner/Service Owner

Job title: Product Owner/Service Owner

Company: Westpac


Job description: Mō te tūranga | About the RoleThe Product/Service Owner is the owner/operator running a ‘business’ that is responsible for delivering a service on a day-to-day and sprint-to-sprint basis. They work closely with internal customers to understand their needs, and defines the service vision, roadmap, and backlog, utilising prioritisation framework(s) for effective trade-off decisions.They are responsible for defining stories and prioritising the team backlog to streamline the execution of QPP planning requirements. The Product/Service Owner will work alongside nengineering teams to tell a story and focus on the journey, they will be working closely with the head of digital engineering.Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Experience with working on platforms as a product
• Experience working with engineering teams in a Java environment
• Experience with SDLC / ITIL / Service Management
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• An understanding of banking/finance industry standards and regulations
• Experience with Agile methodologies and best practices, from concept and planning through to delivery and ongoing support.
• Experience with leading development teams and delivering products within complex environments.
• Experience with managing scope and prioritisation, making data-based decisions and negotiating dependencies with other teams across the organisation.
• Experience with iterative and continuous delivery methods and proficiency with visualising and presenting things like roadmaps.
• The ability to collaborate and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders, suppliers, and business partners.
• The ability to record, monitor and manage an Agile team’s costs and budgets.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
Immersing 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 GreaterApplications close: 3 April 2025

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Location: New Zealand

Job date: Sat, 22 Mar 2025 08:57:23 GMT

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