Bank Manager - Whanganui at Westpac New Zealand

Whanganui, Waikato, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Networking, Communication, Financial Services Knowledge, Change Management, Coaching, Staff Development, Relationship Management, Business Banking, Personal Banking, Wealth Management

Industry

Banking

Description

Bank Manager, Whanganui Whanganui Branch Full time, Permanent Monday to Friday Mō te Tūranga – About the role Taking action now to create a better future — it’s why we show up every day. As a Bank Manager, you’ll lead your branch with purpose, energy, and a sharp focus on what matters most: your people, your customers, and your community. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you’ll be responsible for the development, leadership, and performance of your branch. You’ll build strong relationships both inside and outside the bank, helping drive business success and customer loyalty. You’ll also play a key role in shaping how we connect — through our spaces, technology, and capability — to deliver outstanding experiences for customers, staff, business partners, and the wider community. You’ll lead a diverse team of Banking Advisers and Customer Service Representatives, supporting them to meet every customer’s needs across personal banking, business banking, and wealth. Ngā mea kia whai angitū ahau? – What do I need to be successful? We’re looking for someone who leads with care, courage, and clarity. You’ll bring: Proven recent experience as a successful leader Highly developed interpersonal, networking, and communication skills Expert knowledge of the financial services industry Demonstrated experience in leading change A strong commitment to coaching and developing others A solid understanding of the local area (desired) A tertiary qualification in Business (preferred) FA qualification (desired) 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: 21 May 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

Lead the Whanganui branch by managing the performance and development of Banking Advisers and Customer Service Representatives. Drive business success and customer loyalty by building strong relationships within the community and optimizing branch operations.