Business Manager New Plymouth

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a diverse and established portfolio of business customers, partnering with business owners across a wide range of industries. You'll act as a trusted advisor, identifying opportunities, navigating complex lending requirements, and delivering meaningful outcomes that contribute to both customer success and regional economic growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage strong relationships with business customers.
• Identify customer needs and provide tailored banking and lending solutions.
• Prepare high quality credit submissions and lending recommendations.
• Grow and retain a portfolio through proactive customer engagement.
• Collaborate with specialist partners across Westpac to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
• Contribute to business growth through balance sheet growth and market share opportunities.
• Champion exceptional customer experiences and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strong risk disciplines and ensure compliance with banking policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Nā tāu rourou | What You’ll Bring

You'll be a relationship-driven professional with strong commercial acumen and a passion for helping businesses succeed.

• Experience in Business Banking, Commercial Banking or a related financial services environment.
• Strong lending and credit assessment capability.
• Sound understanding of business financials and the ability to analyse and interpret financial information.
• A proven track record of building trusted customer relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• A proactive approach to risk management and ethical decision making.
• A genuine passion for supporting New Zealand businesses and building long-term customer relationships.
• The confidence to engage with business owners, influence decisions and provide commercially sound solutions.

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

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