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Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Westpac Group

  • Full Time

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Mō te tūranga | About the Role


Realise business and technology objectives by applying specialist engineering knowledge in the automation and infrastructure domain. Drives the strategic intent of the specialist area via technology roadmaps. As an ambassador, mentors and supports senior platform engineers.

Provide technical (and other work related) advice to other Engineering squads, business users, Service/Product Owners, Architects, etc.

A key part of the role is focus on applications reliability and performance, while managing cost and risk to the business. Ensuring that defined service levels are met and there is accurate and timely escalation of any production, project, or support issues.

  • Direct and mentor platforms engineers and other technology resources in driving relevant business unit outcomes.

  • Establishes and maintains key business working relationships at senior levels and across the various towers within Infrastructure and technology domain.

  • Responsible for business outcomes withing the specialist focus areas by developing guidance and guardrails jointly with architecture.

  • Supporting the relevant business unit vision, goals, strategy and influences the approach jointly with architecture.

  • Implement security and best practices for infrastructure with an automation lead focus.

  • Lead infrastructure engineering design, build and maintenance activities with a specialist focus on automation

  • Delivery of appropriate engineering content in accordance with risk & compliance obligations and policy.

  • Identify and implementation of CI/CD process with the infrastructure area.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

  • 10 - 15 Years infrastructure and platform engineering.

  • 5+ Years in design experience in infrastructure.

  • Specialist Knowledge in Infrastructure, Automation and Networks.

  • Specialist Knowledge in Automation Configuration Management such as Terraform, Chef and Ansible.

  • Experience in Networking: VLANs, Subnets and Firewalls.

  • Experience in virtualisation technologies, particularly VMware vSphere and VMware Aria Suite.

  • Experience in vulnerability, observability and patching tools: Nessus, MECM, SolarWinds, Dynatrace, Red Hat Satellite.

  • Experience in CI/CD software development practices such as Jenkins, CloudBees, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.

  • Proficient in the use of version control using Git along with management tools such as GitHub or BitBucket.

  • Strong proficiency in scripting in PowerShell and/or BASH.

  • Relevant Tertiary Qualifications.

  • Bank Experience - Desirable.

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:

25 April 2026

Advertised until:
May 13, 2026


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