Senior Partner at Bank of New Zealand

Sebastopol, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Coaching, Team Development, Communication, Financial Products, Technical Capability, Customer Service, Performance Management, Market Strategies, Knowledge Transfer, Credit Assessment, Agile Environment, Problem Solving, Proactivity, Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Banking

Description

Worker Type: Permanent Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way." We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same. Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us Here at BNZ we embrace flexible working, have a strong focus on career development and progression, as well as a range of great benefits, including six weeks annual leave. Mō te Tūranga | About the Role Due to an internal move, we currently have a unique opportunity for an experienced banking professional to progress their career in an equally challenging yet rewarding role, where you will lead, coach, and develop a team of Commercial and Business Partners. We sat down with our Head of Commercial, Agri & Business, who let us know the following about the role: What does a day in the life of a Senior Partner look like? Working closely with the Head of Commercial, Agri & Business to develop and implement annual business plans and market strategies which promote the growth of BNZ Partners market share. Ensuring Partners understand their roles and what is required to achieve success through constructive performance conversations. Encouraging knowledge transfer / best practice / leverage of experience, to improve the overall achievement of the Partnership and Regional teams. Maintaining the credit quality of the lending book of the team through the assessment of lending proposals, analysing financial information, and agreeing lending proposals in consultation with Credit. Complying with external legislation, bank standards and internal operating policies and procedures relevant to the position. What is the team culture and environment like? You will be leading a team of Partners and Associate Partners across the Waikato region. This is a diverse role with a team of both fresh new faces and BNZ veterans. It is a fast-paced environment, so if you enjoy prioritising, being focused and working as part of a high performing team then this is the opportunity for you. What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity? The most exciting thing is being able to lead and motivate a team, developing them professionally to achieve success and serve our customers brilliantly. What will success look like for the candidate in this role? Success = a happy, engaged and professional team delivering at a high level for our customers. You will also be able to add value by acting as a role model when it comes to building a strong brand in market, serving our customers brilliantly and helping our communities prosper. What attributes will this person have in order to be successful? We are looking for a proactive self-starter with excellent communication skills, who is able to challenge the status quo to improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of the team. A key requirement is to have a deep knowledge of financial products and services, along with strong technical capability and a passion for helping people reach their potential. You will also have a proven track record of leading a team, preferably gained within a customer facing environment within the financial services industry. For internal reference this role is Hay 18. Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand This is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.” Closing Date: 20 October 2025 Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early. Welcome to BNZ Careers! We are excited for you to apply for a role with us. We're the bank for New Zealand. Our purpose is to serve customers well and help our communities prosper. Every day we find ways for our customers, our people, and our communities to thrive through strong values, diverse teams, and great people - just like you.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Commercial and Business Partners. Work closely with the Head of Commercial to implement business plans and ensure team success.