Technology Governance Analyst

About ASB and the Role

ASB is dedicated to empowering customers by providing straightforward, innovative, and trustworthy banking experiences. At the heart of these efforts lies robust governance, well-informed decision-making, and cross-functional teamwork to achieve optimal results. We are seeking a Technology Governance Analyst to become part of our Office of Technology (OoT) team based in Auckland, New Zealand. This is a unique role suited to someone enthusiastic about governance, adept at engaging with senior stakeholders, and passionate about enhancing operational processes in a vast and multifaceted technology setting.

Team Overview

The Office of Technology is central to facilitating sound governance, strategic alignment, and decision-making within Technology & Transformation. The team is integral to high-level technology discussions, providing leadership reporting, overseeing governance forums, managing technology policy governance, supporting strategic initiatives, and assisting executive decision-making. Collaborating closely with senior leaders, the team ensures technology priorities are managed effectively, risks are controlled, and decisions are founded on insightful analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate governance forums, committees, and processes that ensure effective oversight of Technology & Transformation.
• Support the creation of governance reports, presentations, and materials tailored for senior leadership, executives, and board members.
• Maintain and enhance technology governance frameworks and associated procedures continually.
• Monitor governance-related actions, decisions, risks, and outcomes to guarantee accountability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, risk, finance, and delivery teams to collect and assess relevant data.
• Spot governance deficiencies, risks, and enhancement possibilities, and help implement practical solutions.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at process improvement and automation to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide support for ad hoc and priority activities within the Office of Technology.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is naturally organized, proactive, and comfortable working across diverse stakeholder groups. You will excel at managing complexity, juggling multiple priorities, and ensuring high-quality results. Being curious and adaptable, you will have a strong desire for continuous learning and thrive in collaborative settings that value initiative and relationship building. Whether your experience lies in governance, risk, business analysis, project coordination, or technology, you will demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and a readiness to contribute proactively.

Required Skills and Experience

• Background in governance, risk, compliance, business operations, project coordination, business analysis, or related areas.
• Strong capability in managing stakeholders and establishing relationships across varying seniority levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Robust analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret information and extract meaningful insights.
• Effective planning, organization, and prioritization abilities.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and facilitating decision-support discussions.
• Experience in coordinating meetings, governance forums, reporting, or operational activities.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and simplification of work processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence outcomes across different teams.
• Experience within a technology environment is preferred but not mandatory.

Working at ASB

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
• Competitive salary and banking benefits.
• Health, wellbeing, and employee assistance programs.
• Additional leave entitlements and wellness initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional learning, development, and career advancement.
• Access to internal job mobility and career pathways within ASB.
• A supportive, diverse, and collaborative organizational culture.
• Chance to contribute to purposeful projects impacting customers and communities.
• Modern office environments located at C:Drive and North Wharf.

Application Information

This role offers a visible platform to develop an in-depth understanding of how technology governance, strategy, and decision-making align within a leading New Zealand organization. If you seek a rewarding position with variety, learning prospects, and the ability to influence impactful outcomes, we encourage you to apply.