Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
At Westpac, we’re building modern, secure and resilient platforms that support our teams to deliver better outcomes for Aotearoa.
As a Platform Engineer Automation, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining automated platform solutions and standardised operating system images across our on premises and cloud environments. You’ll help improve reliability, security, and scalability, while making it easier for teams across the bank to adopt consistent, secure, and well-supported platform services.
This role is based in Auckland and sits within our Infrastructure Engineering function.
Ko tō mahi | What you’ll do
You’ll work closely with engineers, squads, and stakeholders to deliver automation that is practical, scalable, and easy to use across the bank. Your key responsibilities will include:
Design, build and maintain automated Image Factory solutions using enterprise tooling.
Develop and manage standardised Windows and Linux operating system images through automation.
Maintain and enhance configuration management and automation platforms.
Collaborate with application and platform teams to ensure OS image compatibility.
Perform rigorous testing, including regression, security, and performance testing.
Embed security controls and compliance standards into OS builds.
Document solutions clearly using a documentation as code approach.
Identify adoption gaps and help make platform services easier for squads to onboard to and use.
Drive continuous improvement aligned to Fix, Simplify and Automate.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
You’ll bring a strong automation mindset and a passion for building reliable platform services at scale. We know great candidates may not meet every item on the list, so if this role interests you and your experience is relevant, we encourage you to apply.
Ideally 3 years experience in infrastructure or platform engineering.
Experience with Windows unattended installs and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Kickstart.
Experience with image build tools such as Packer.
Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and or Bash.
Experience using Git based version control tools such as GitHub or Bitbucket.
Exposure to CI CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CloudBees.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including VLANs, subnets and firewalls.
Experience with virtualisation platforms such as VMware vSphere and VMware Aria.
Knowledge of automation and configuration tools such as Terraform, Chef, or Ansible.
Familiarity with vulnerability and patching tools such as Nessus, MECM, or Red Hat Satellite.
Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
Banking or regulated environment experience is desirable.
You’ll also bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, a growth mindset, problem solving capability, and experience working in agile environments.
We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workplace. We welcome applications from women and other underrepresented groups in technology, and from people with transferable skills who are excited by the opportunity to grow in the role.
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:
26 May 2026
