Associate Partner - Agri

Bank of New Zealand; Hastings; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bank as an Associate Partner in Agribusiness, supporting clients in Hastings. Work with a high-performing team and engage in various tasks from risk management to customer analysis, contributing to the growth and success of the Agribusiness sector in New Zealand. Ideal candidates will have a focus on customer relationships and attention to detail.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous leave offering

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong focus and energy with great communication skills.
• Experience in a business banking environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Agribusiness sector advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Agribusiness Partners with client requirements.
• Collaborating with specialists to deliver value-added products.
• Analyzing customer financial accounts and completing credit submissions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

Experience in banking or financial services

Job description

locations Hastings Business Centre, 205 Hastings Street South

time type Full time

posted on Posted 7 Days Ago

time left to apply End Date: July 15, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR109602

Worker Type:

Permanent

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.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in Agribusiness, to join us as an Associate Partner, providing support to our Agri customers. This successful candidate is to be based out of Hastings.

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

• Supporting Agribusiness Partners - with all client's requirement as well various stakeholders across the bank

• Collaborating with BNZ specialists to deliver value add products that meet our clients' requirements

• Risk Management - quality assurance measures

• Analysing customer financial accounts and credit proposals, and completing credit submissions

• Delivering on SLA agreements

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

The chance to work with a successful tīma who cover all aspects of Agribusiness. We continue to invest in and grow our tāngata (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.

In this role you will have exposure to a range of Agribusiness customers, and you'll work closely with experienced Agribusiness Partners fulfilling the day-to-day requirements of customer, while also supporting the growth of the customer base.

What is the team culture and environment like?

You'll work with a high performing team who embraces team culture and strives to deliver the best for our customers and local community in achieving their goals and ambitions, while still having an inviting team culture and a real sense of working together as a team.

We're passionate about what we do and thrive knowing that our work makes a real difference to our Agribusiness customers!

What attributes will this person have in order to be successful?

If you are a self-starterwho hasfocus, energy, great communication skills and the flexibility to deliver on multiple tasks to deadlines then this roleis perfect for you!

Ideally you'll have experience within banking and/or financial services, but also be customer-focusedwitha talent for building relationships. We are looking for:

• Familiarity in a business banking environment, and/or an understanding of banking principles and document preparation is preferred

• Strong attention to detail, but also the analytical skills andthe ability to think outside the square

• Credit and/or lending experience is preferred

• Natural ability to build relationships with a variety of customers, and excellent communications skills

• Knowledge of, experience within or passion for the Agribusiness sector would be advantageous

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

This is an exciting opportunityto 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 tojoin 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: 14 July 2025

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