AI Strategy and Execution Lead

Mō te tūranga | About the role As the AI Strategy and Execution Lead, you will partner with executives and senior leaders across the organisation to translate strategic priorities into a clear AI roadmap, operating model and portfolio of high-value AI, automation and data initiatives. You will help Westpac identify where AI can create the greatest value, ensure investments are prioritised effectively, and drive delivery from concept through to adoption and measurable outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, governance and business transformation. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Security, Data, People and Change teams to enable AI adoption that is safe, responsible and aligned with our values. What you\'ll be responsible for Leading the execution of Westpac\'s enterprise AI strategy and translating vision into practical priorities, roadmaps and operating models. Shaping and governing the enterprise pipeline of AI, data and automation opportunities to ensure the right initiatives receive investment and support. Identifying and scaling high-value AI and intelligent automation opportunities that improve customer outcomes, productivity and growth. Leading end-to-end delivery of complex AI initiatives from discovery through deployment, adoption and value realisation. Influencing AI technology, vendor and ecosystem strategies, including build, buy and partner decisions. Embedding responsible AI, governance, privacy, security and risk practices across the AI lifecycle. Partnering with learning and change teams to build AI capability, literacy and confidence across the organisation. Providing strategic leadership across governance forums, investment decisions and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. What success looks like You\'ll help create: A clear and actionable AI roadmap delivering measurable business outcomes. Tangible value from AI, automation and analytics initiatives across the business. Strong enterprise alignment on AI priorities, governance and delivery decisions. Increased AI maturity, stronger data foundations and a scalable delivery capability. Improved AI literacy, confidence and responsible AI practices across Westpac. What we\'re looking for We\'re looking for a visionary leader who combines strategic thinking with practical execution. You may have experience in AI, data, digital, analytics, technology strategy, transformation or innovation leadership. Most importantly, you\'ll know how to bring people together around a shared vision and turn complex ideas into meaningful business outcomes. You\'ll bring: Significant senior leadership experience within complex, large-scale organisations. A proven track record delivering enterprise-wide AI, data, technology or automation strategies. Strong understanding of AI, generative AI, analytics, automation and emerging technology trends. Experience leading large cross-functional programmes and influencing senior stakeholders. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to prioritise competing opportunities based on value and risk. Experience working with governance, risk, regulatory and compliance frameworks. A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that brings out the best in others. Why join Westpac? This is more than a leadership role. It\'s an opportunity to help shape how one of New Zealand\'s largest organisations uses AI to create better experiences for customers, support colleagues and contribute to the future of banking. You\'ll join a newly established executive function with a mandate to accelerate innovation and unlock the full value of data, digital and AI capabilities across the enterprise. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr