Programme Manager – Regulatory & Compliance (Newmarket, Auckland)

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Heartland Group is seeking a seasoned Programme Manager to lead its Regulatory & Compliance Programme in Newmarket, Auckland, overseeing a portfolio of initiatives that protect the bank and build capability for regulatory change. You’ll set the roadmap, govern Steering Groups, manage cross-functional dependencies, and present executive options. The role demands proven multi‑stream leadership, strong governance, financial control and risk management, and the ability to work in fast moving, high accountability environments. Success comes from shaping stakeholder alignment, partnering with vendors using hybrid delivery models, and clear practical communication. To apply, tailor your CV to regulated transformation, governance rigour and measurable outcomes, and write a concise cover note linking your experience to Heartland’s growth, digitisation and inclusive culture.

Kia ora! We’re looking for a seasoned Programme Manager to lead Heartland’s Regulatory & Compliance Programme — a portfolio of interdependent, high‑priority initiatives that protect and strengthen the bank while building sustainable capability for ongoing regulatory change.

Is this your role?

In this role you’ll provide strategic direction, governance and delivery oversight across business, risk, technology, legal and vendor partners. Your focus is programme outcomes: setting the roadmap, sequencing work, managing trade‑offs and interdependencies, and ensuring risks are visible early with clear options and recommendations for leaders.

What you’ll do

• Own the programme vision, roadmap and governance rhythm (Steering Groups, working groups/transparent reporting)
• Drive dependency management across multiple workstreams and delivery teams
• Lead risk, financial and delivery control across a complex portfolio
• Influence at executive level with clear, practical options and decisions
• Partner effectively with vendors and large technology platforms, using the right delivery approach (hybrid agile / waterfall governance)

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience leading multi‑stream programmes (major transformation, regulatory or risk/compliance)
• Strong governance, planning, financial management and risk control
• Comfort operating in fast‑moving, high‑accountability environments with non‑negotiable timelines
• Excellent stakeholder leadership — able to align diverse priorities and keep delivery moving

A bit about us and what we do
Heartland is an NZX/ASX-listed financial services group with big growth plans. Heartland Group owns both Heartland Bank in New Zealand and Heartland Bank in Australia. We provide award-winning savings and finance products to a diverse range of customers including business owners, farmers and retirees. Heartland's strategy is to digitalise everything we do, enabling us to provide customers with what they need in a scalable way. We can then pass those benefits onto our customers through faster service and better rates.

Can you see yourself here?
We're innovative and always evolving. We work together as one team and have big ambition. We're committed to creating a culture of inclusivity that celebrates our diverse backgrounds and supports the wellbeing of our people. We offer real opportunities for learning and career development. You can also drive change through our internal groups (including Manawa Whenua - our Māori group, the Rainbow Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee and our Green Team).

Some of our perks include employee banking benefits, an excellent insurance package, flexible working options, sports teams (touch, netball and football), and Friday night pizzas and drinks!

Diversity & Inclusion
At Heartland, we're proud to celebrate the many characteristics that make each of us different. We embrace diversity in all its forms and believe in creating an environment that helps us better understand and serve our customers. As a Living Wage Employer, a Hearing Accredited Workplace, and a Rainbow Tick certified organisation, we're committed to doing right by our people.

Keen to learn more?
For an insight into life at Heartland, check out our Instagram @heartlandbanknz or follow us on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/heartland-bank-nz.