Agribusiness Manager

JobSpace; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual variable remuneration scheme

Wellbeing leave and programmes

Extra weeks of leave eligibility

Professional development and training

Parental leave – 26 weeks

KiwiSaver employer contribution

Employee social club

Community Leave Day

Job summary

Rabobank New Zealand is seeking an experienced Agribusiness Manager to partner with leading farming and agribusiness clients, delivering tailored financial solutions and trusted advice across a growing rural portfolio.

You will collaborate with Credit, Operations, RaboResearch and Product teams to drive deep, long-term client value while leading and mentoring deal teams and ensuring credit applications meet high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in rural agribusiness banking or corporate banking with an agri focus.
• Knowledge of rural industry and specialised financial products.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship and communication skills.
• High level of personal integrity and customer focus.
• Ability to collaborate and work well as part of a team.
• Tertiary qualification in finance/economics/accounting or agriculture is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with rural agribusiness clients to tailor financial solutions and trusted advice.
• Grow and manage a high-performing portfolio with deep client relationships.
• Collaborate with Credit, Operations, RaboResearch and Product teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Lead deal teams, identify capital structure, and ensure high-standard credit applications.
• Mentor and develop junior staff within the team.

Skills

Relationship management

Rural/agri banking knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Teamwork

Industry knowledge (agriculture)

Education

Tertiary qualification in finance/economics/accounting/agriculture

Job description

Join the 'Bank of the Year' as voted for by customers through the 2025 Roy Morgan New Zealand Customer Satisfaction Awards. Rabobank is the world's leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our kaimahi (employees) who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for our clients.

Our purpose is clear - 'growing a better New Zealand together'. Our commitment to our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do.

We're looking for an experienced, relationship-focused Agribusiness Manager to join our trusted Country Banking team, leveraging your networks and business development skills to manage and grow a portfolio of rural and agribusiness clients.

About the role | Mō te tūranga

As an Agribusiness Manager, you'll partner with some of New Zealand's leading farming and agribusiness clients, helping them achieve their ambitions through tailored financial solutions and trusted advice.

Combining your passion for agriculture, commercial expertise and relationship management skills, you'll grow a high-performing portfolio while delivering meaningful outcomes for clients. Supported by specialists across Credit, Operations, RaboResearch and Product teams, this role focuses on delivering tailored solutions, deepening client relationships, and driving long-term success for both clients and Rabobank.

If you're motivated by building meaningful partnerships, passionate about the future of New Zealand agriculture and excited by the opportunity to influence business success, this role offers the perfect platform to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

The successful candidate will bring a passion for the rural sector, and the ability to effectively manage complex client relationships.

We're seeking someone who can demonstrate:

• Solid experience in a similar role – ie relationship management gained within rural agribusiness banking or business / corporate banking with an agri focus
• A sound knowledge of the rural industry and specialised financial products
• Strong interpersonal, relationship and communication skills
• High level of personal integrity and a strong customer focus
• A tertiary qualification in finance, economics, accounting or agriculture would be advantageous
• The ability to collaborate and work well as part of a team

Day to day, you will be involved with deal teams, identifying capital structure and ensuring the credit application process is completed to a high standard, while showing excellent leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Life at Rabobank | te ora I Rabobank

At Rabobank we offer a range of benefits:

• Access to and eligibility for the Bank's annual variable remuneration incentive scheme
• A range of wellbeing benefits including free Flu vaccinations, 2 days wellbeing leave, wellbeing webinars and Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual leave plus eligibility for an extra week of bonus leave, as well as the option to purchase up to two extra weeks of leave a year
• Professional development and training
• Access to 26 weeks fully paid parental leave for new parents, continued payment of the employer KiwiSaver contribution for the 52 weeks
• Active employee social club and a range of fun activities throughout the year
• Paid Community Leave Day to undertake volunteer work for the communities we live in and support

It is essential that all applicants have the appropriate working rights for New Zealand.

Rabobank believe embracing inclusion, equity and belonging delivers positive experiences for our people and clients. Our great working conditions, broad learning and development programmes and the opportunity to work together for the greater good are reasons why our employees love working here.

At Rabobank New Zealand, we are committed to our values; we are client-driven, we take responsibility, we are professional and cooperative. We have an open culture, where you can be yourself and be valued for who you are. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, sex/sex characteristics, gender (inclusive of all genders), gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or other diversity characteristics not mentioned. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we can grow a better world.