Assistant Bank Manager - Central Otago Lakes at Westpac New Zealand

Vincent Community, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Mentoring, Banking operations, Customer service, Team motivation, Compliance, Consumer credit, Lending principles, Relationship building, Coaching, Training, Performance management, Business outcomes, Branch management

Industry

Banking

Description

Assistant Bank Manager, Central Otago Lakes Queenstown or Wanaka for the right candidate Full time, Permanent Monday to Friday Supporting Queenstown, Wanaka & Alexandra branches Mō te Tūranga – About the Role As an Assistant Bank Manager, you’ll be the Bank Manager’s right hand, helping lead the branch with energy, care, and a sharp focus on what matters most: our people and our customers. You’ll play a key role in improving branch efficiencies, supporting compliance, and making sure our team understands and applies banking policies and processes. You’ll also coach, develop, and motivate your team to deliver memorable customer experiences — every time. If you love helping others succeed and thrive in a fast-paced, people-first environment, this is your kind of role. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? We’re looking for someone who’s confident, collaborative, and committed to making a real impact. You’ll bring: Proven experience in a leadership or mentoring capacity Previous experience in a banking environment The ability to drive a high-performing culture focused on great customer and business outcomes Experience coaching, training, and motivating others to deliver exceptional service Knowledge of day-to-day branch operations A strong understanding of consumer credit and lending principles The ability to build trust, rapport, and long-lasting relationships A genuine desire to help individuals achieve their goals Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi – Working at Westpac At Westpac, our mission is to have New Zealand’s best professionals, to be recognised as a place where talent is developed to its fullest potential and where aspiring and current employees see Westpac as one of THE places to work. Along with this, we offer a range of benefits including: 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave 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 Market leading superannuation and KiwiSaver options Environmental and community care programmes Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holidays 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 2026 Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.

Responsibilities

You will assist the Bank Manager in leading branch operations, ensuring compliance, and driving branch efficiency. Additionally, you will coach and motivate the team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and achieve business goals.