Business Manager - Business Banking
- Palmerston North
- Full time, Permanent position
Discover Palmerston North: A Perfect Place to Work and Raise a Family
Nestled in the heart of New Zealand's Manawatū region, Palmerston North offers an exceptional blend of professional opportunities and family-friendly living. As a vibrant hub for education and innovation, the city is home to Massey University and a thriving business community, making it an ideal location for a career in financial services.
Palmerston North boasts an affordable cost of living, with accessible housing and a relaxed lifestyle that larger cities can't match. Families will appreciate the high-quality primary and secondary schools, as well as the diverse recreational activities available, from beautiful parks to cultural events.
The city's strategic location, with easy access to Wellington and other major centres, ensures you're never far from the action. Plus, the welcoming and inclusive community makes it easy for newcomers to settle in and thrive.
Join us in Palmerston North, where you can build a rewarding career and enjoy a balanced, fulfilling life with your family.
Mō te tūranga | About the Role
Reporting to the Area Manager our ideal candidate is someone that genuinely enjoys helping customers and has a track record for delivering excellent service.
This role involves assisting business customers with requests such as home lending, business lending, equipment finance and credit cards. You will also contribute to customer retention by proactively contacting customers in response to needs based leads. Working closely with internal business partners across Westpac you will take ownership of ensuring business customers get the support they need, when they need it.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
- We are looking for people passionate about delivering top notch service to business customers
- Strong understanding of Credit Risk and prior Credit Analysis experience
- Business/Commercial lending experience is required
- An interest in learning about business lending and a desire to pursue a career in Business Banking are essential
- Most of the customer interactions in the Business team occur via phone or email so you will need excellent verbal and oral communication skills and be able to represent the business unit in a friendly and professional manner
- If you are someone that uses your initiative, takes ownership for always delivering what is promised and has a willingness to learn then we look forward to receiving your application
- Some form of tertiary qualification in Finance / Accounting is preferred.
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:
28 February 2025
