Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us

Our role as the Bank of New Zealand is to help navigate New Zealand towards a better future. BNZ Agribusiness is committed to building success in rural New Zealand by helping our farmers realise their potential - We offer a unique, market leading service for a significant group of agribusiness clients. We continue to invest in and grow our people to be the best in the Agribusiness market, understanding our customers, our market and the key factors that influence them better than anyone else.

Te Kaiurungi | About the Role

An opportunity exists to join us at an Agribusiness Partner, managing a portfolio of medium- large scale Agri customers. You'll partner with our clients to understand their banking needs and to provide appropriate solutions. We spoke with the Senior Partner that you'd report to, and here's what he had to say about the role:

What are 5 day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?

• Manage a portfolio of Agribusiness clients, with the purpose of growing business through both existing and new clients
• Working collaboratively with your local team to ensure strong portfolio management, proactively managing client needs and delivering constructive outcomes
• Promoting and delivering a range of customised financial solutions, incorporating Bank products and services to meet customer needs
• Contribute and manage business submissions, which help to meet customer needs effectively and efficiently, whilst demonstrating prudent risk management
• Maintain a strong awareness of industry trends and competitor strategies, develop a robust professional network, and demonstrate a proactive role in the rural community

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?

The market is competitive and commercially orientated, and consequently the role requires the Partner to have a strong understanding of industry trends, understand the value of networking and connecting people and what is means to create success both for the business and the client. Essential to this role is:

• Someone from a rural background and genuine affinity to rural New Zealand, as well as a strong awareness of industry trends
• A passion for Agribusiness banking, sound understanding of lending principles, financial statements and risk management
• Can demonstrate their previous success in a relationship management positions, and where they have grown
• Your ability to make an informed opinion and articulate that opinion on financial statements
• Agribusiness Degree preferred, however Business degree considered if you have a rural background
• You'll be an energetic and positive contributor, who can bring a "can do - let's make it happen" attitude

What is the team culture and environment like?

The culture and people of our team are one of my favourite things about working for BNZ. You'll be part of an energetic, connected and collaborative team environment - a team player will certainly thrive!

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 Banking discounts, life insurance and generous parental leave. And did we mention you get six weeks annual leave?

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

If you are keen 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 please review the Job Description and show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.

Applications close 8 February 2023.