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Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We currently have a unique opportunity for an experienced banking professional to progress their career in an equally challenging yet rewarding role, where you will lead, coach, and develop a team of Agribusiness Partners.
We sat down with our Head of Commercial, Agri & Business, who let us know the following about the role:
What does a day in the life of a Senior Partner look like?
- Working closely with the Head of Commercial, Agri & Business to develop and implement annual business plans and market strategies which promote the growth of BNZ Partners market share.
- Ensuring Partners understand their roles and what is required to achieve success through constructive performance conversations.
- Encouraging knowledge transfer / best practice / leverage of experience, to improve the overall achievement of the Partnership and Regional teams.
- Maintaining the credit quality of the lending book of the team through the assessment of lending proposals, analysing financial information, and agreeing lending proposals in consultation with Credit.
- Complying with external legislation, bank standards and internal operating policies and procedures relevant to the position.
- What is the team culture and environment like?
You will be leading a team of 11 Partners in our Tauranga Partners Centre. This is a diverse role with a team of both fresh new faces and BNZ veterans. It is a fast-paced environment, so if you enjoy prioritising, being focused and working as part of a high performing team then this is the opportunity for you.
What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?
The most exciting thing is being able to lead and motivate a team, developing them professionally to achieve success and serve our customers brilliantly.
What will success look like for the candidate in this role?
Success = a happy, engaged and professional team delivering at a high level for our customers.
You will also be able to add value by acting as a role model when it comes to building a strong brand in market, serving our customers brilliantly and helping our communities prosper.
What attributes will this person have in order to be successful?
We are looking for a proactive self-starter with excellent communication skills, who is able to challenge the status quo to improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of the team.
A key requirement is to have a deep knowledge of financial products and services, along with strong technical capability and a passion for helping people reach their potential. You will also have a proven track record of leading a team, preferably gained within a customer facing environment within the financial services industry.
PLEASE NOTE: For internal reference, this role is Hay level 18
Due to the Christmas shutdown period, the team will not be reviewing applications until after 6 January 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”
