" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eChief Risk Officer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23418\"\u003e Banking \u0026amp; Finance \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23419\"\u003e Banking - Compliance \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23420\"\u003e Nelson \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23421\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 19/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eExecutive leadership role across Enterprise Risk, Credit, Compliance and Legal\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReport to the Chief Executive, with direct Board and regulator engagement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead NBS\u0026#39;s transformation under the new Deposit Takers Act\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout NBS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e NBS is a Building Society founded in 1862, a mutual entity, owned by clients, and incorporated under the Building Societies Act 1965.\u0026nbsp; With a proud history and exciting future, NBS is dedicated to seeing communities, individuals, families, and businesses thrive.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e With a focus on delivering exceptional experiences for clients and communities, NBS is investing in leadership capability, digital solutions, and operational excellence across the business.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e NBS is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. Having significantly strengthened its risk and compliance capability in recent years, they are now seeking an experienced Chief Risk Officer to help shape the organisation\u0027s next chapter.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a key executive role on the Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the Chief Executive, with a dotted line to the Chair of the Audit \u0026amp; Risk Committee, you will lead Enterprise Risk, Credit, Compliance, and Legal, and be NBS\u0027s senior voice on risk with the Board and regulators.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e The Deposit Takers Act is the biggest programme on NBS\u0027s horizon. You will lead its governance, risk, and relicensing work, ensuring risk management enables sustainable growth.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You are an experienced risk leader from banking or financial services, ideally already a CRO or Deputy CRO, with deep enterprise risk and assurance expertise and the credibility to work with boards and regulators. Knowledge of the Deposit Takers Act is a strong advantage.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e How you lead matters just as much. Like every NBS executive, you will have the flexibility and style to operate at both a strategic and operational level when necessary.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Nelson-based is preferred. Hybrid options will be considered for candidates who can maintain a strong in-person presence with the leadership team.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo view the Job Description https://bit.ly/4eKZpOK\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e To view the Candidate Briefing document https://bit.ly/3WiuaEt\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e For further enquiries, please contact Odette Shearer on 021 270 8657 or odette@intepeople.co.nz or Nick Hodgson on 021 190 4191 or nick.hodgson@intepeople.co.nz\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e NBS is not a registered bank. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"917200\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "