Mō te tūranga | About the Role
The Financial Crime Intelligence Manager is a key leadership role where you will be at the forefront of leading the delivery of financial crime intelligence by overseeing the production of high-quality reporting, trend analysis, and commentary that supports informed decision-making.
You’ll play a key role in enhancing awareness of financial crime risks by contributing intelligence insights to internal communications, website content, and customer-facing materials. You’ll provide strategic input into transaction monitoring scenario development, ensuring emerging financial crime risks and typologies are captured effectively. In this role you will also lead and develop a high performing team of intelligence professionals, and successfully influence across Westpac New Zealand and the wider industry.
This role requires a strategic and critical thinker who can building strong industry relationships, lead with initiative and translate ideas into actions.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
Industry knowledge of financial crime/ intelligence concepts and trends.
5+ years in roles of a related nature, including financial crime and/or intelligence roles.
Ability to apply intelligence/ financial crime concepts to deliver meaningful, relevant, actionable insights.
Experience in producing written and verbal communications to inform and influence decision making on complex problems to a range of audiences.
Knowledge of the financial sector and risk management processes.
People Leadership experience desirable
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to conduct analysis and produce reports
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:
14 November 2025