Ko Mātou – About Us

Kia Hanga I Te Ao, E Ora Ai, E Tupu Ai, Te Tangata Me Te Kainga. At ANZ, we’re shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

We are seeking an experienced Programme Scheduler to join a large-scale technology transformation programme. This is a critical role in establishing and maintaining an integrated programme schedule using Microsoft Project, enabling visibility of the critical path, dependencies, and variance across multiple workstreams.

Banking is changing and we’re changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you’ll be building your future, while helping to build ours.

Role Type: Permanant
Role Location: Wellington
Work Hours: Full Time 37.5 Hrs

Ka aha tō rā e kite ai? - What will your day look like

As the Programme Scheduler in a large transformation programme, you will be responsible for: 

Develop and Maintain the Programme Schedule

• Build and manage a master schedule in Microsoft Project, integrating inputs from multiple workstreams and vendors.
• Define and maintain the programme’s Work Breakdown Structure
• Define and track critical path, dependencies, and milestones.
• Ensure alignment between Jira-based agile tracking and the programme plan.

 
Schedule Analysis and Reporting

• Monitor progress, identify variances, and proactively provide impact analysis on timelines.
• Produce regular reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders, highlighting risks and schedule performance.

Integration and Governance

• Work closely with Programme Managers, Delivery Leads, and Vendors to ensure accurate and timely updates.
• Support governance forums with schedule insights and scenario planning.

Continuous Improvement

• Establish scheduling standards, templates, and processes for the programme.
• Recommend tools and practices to improve schedule accuracy and predictability.
• Assist in training of delivery teams in the use of MS Project to enhance accuracy of schedules and reporting process

Ōu Pūkenga? - What will you bring?

To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:

• Proven experience in programme scheduling for large-scale transformation programmes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project (including master schedules and linked subprojects).
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, dependency management, and variance reporting.
• Ability to consolidate agile delivery data (e.g., Jira) into high-level schedules.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in banking or financial services transformation programmes.
• Familiarity with vendor software implementation projects.
• Knowledge of PMO governance and reporting frameworks.

You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.

He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou? - So, why join us?

From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be part of a work whānau striving towards a common purpose: shaping a world where communities thrive.  

But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and community you need to take the next big step in your career.  

We're a diverse community at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.    

At ANZ you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand's communities and this is one of the reasons that has inspired us to develop a multi-year Te Ao Māori Strategy called Tākiri-Ā-Rangi. This includes increasing representation of Māori and Pasifika people at ANZ. Join us and get involved in one of our affinity networks which help us to better understand and meet the needs and interests of our increasingly diverse workforce.

Kua wātea te katoa ki te tono. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with an access requirement or disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.  

To find out more about working at ANZ visit https://www.anz.co.nz/careers/.You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number: 105989.

Te Rā Ōtinga - Job Posting End Date

23/11/2025 , 11.59pm, (NZ)