Senior Agribusiness Manager
- Permanent, Full time
- Gisborne
Mō te tūranga | About the Role
Reporting to the Area Manager, you will manage a portfolio of high quality, medium to larger scale Agribusiness Customers. Working closely with your credit analysts and product partners, you will develop and deliver the best strategy and financial solution using innovation and insight to truly add value and become a trusted advisor. You will develop new and existing relationships with key customers, provide expert lending advice and financial solutions, drive efficiencies and create deeper client coverage and engagement.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
Your proactive work ethic will ensure you are able to build better solutions for our Agribusiness customers. You will have a passion for the agribusiness industry, be tertiary qualified with either an Agribusiness or Business discipline and have relevant banking/lending, business or farming experience. In addition, you will have:
- 5 + years Relationship Manager/Banker experience within the Banking/Financial services industry is essential with a preference for experience in Agribusiness Banking
- Comprehensive understanding of business/commercial and farm management practices
- History of delighting customers in a service capacity
- Ability to recognise areas of opportunity, to adapt and innovate and to drive productivity
- Strong understanding of risk and portfolio management
Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:
- 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 and insurance discounts
- Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
- Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
- 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:
8 October 2026Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in Agribusiness, Business, or a related discipline
- At least 5 years of Relationship Manager or Banker experience in banking or financial services
- Relevant banking, lending, business, or farming experience
- Comprehensive understanding of business, commercial, and farm management practices
- Strong customer service and relationship-building ability
- Ability to identify opportunities, adapt, innovate, and drive productivity
- Strong understanding of risk and portfolio management
- Experience in agribusiness banking
What We Do
Westpac New Zealand is a major New Zealand banking business serving about 1.5 million customers nationwide. It operates consumer, business and institutional banking operations through Westpac New Zealand Limited and a New Zealand branch of Westpac Banking Corporation. The bank provides financial services, supports customers’ financial security, and invests in communities throughout the country where its customers, employees and stakeholders live and work.








