Agribusiness Area Manager

• Permanent, Full time
• Covering the Upper North Island. Successful candidate to be based in the Waikato

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Relationships Agribusiness, you will manage a cohort of Agribusiness Relationship Managers and be instrumental in developing and embedding a strong team culture. You will manage workflow and capacity whilst building capability, both technical and soft skills, ensuring you role model change whilst ensuring activities and behaviours are at the required level.
As the face of Westpac Agribusiness and Westpac in the southland graphic regions of responsibility, you will work closely with the Head of Relationships on strategies and leading the execution of these. Exceptional leadership will see you manage Risk and Compliance disciplines, people KPI’s and be responsible for performance management, recruitment, development and succession planning for the region.
Na tōu rourou | What will you bring?

You are an exceptional people leader with demonstrated success in motivating people to do their best, with the ability to create a team culture with a growth mindset. You can mobilise a workforce to achieve best customer outcomes utilising remote working tools across a geographically spread team. In addition, you will have:

• The ability to recognise areas of opportunity, to adapt and innovate and to drive productivity improvements is imperative.
• Experience and sound knowledge of product and pricing, compliance, credit risk, and profit and loss management.
• Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills ensure you have a strong presence in the relevant markets and can communicate with credibility across a high level of senior stakeholder management.

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:
30 April 202

Please refer the Job description for details