Business Development Manager

MTF Takanini; Papakura; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MTF Takanini is seeking a Business Development Manager to guide customers through the lending journey and actively grow the branch by bringing in new business. You will build relationships with dealers and partners and drive new lending opportunities, while ensuring processes are followed and customers are well supported.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of sales experience, lending experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience with a track record of winning new business.
• Lending experience, ideally in financial services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• People skills to build trust and stay calm under pressure.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek out and win new business, building relationships with dealers and partners to grow the lending book.
• Process loan applications and documentation per policy and standards.
• Guide customers through the lending process, explaining steps and decisions as a responsible lender.
• Maintain accuracy, efficiency and professionalism in all tasks.

Skills

Sales

New business

Customer relationships

Excel

Tools

Excel

Outlook

CRM software

Job description

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As our Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for guiding customers through every step of their lending journey — while actively growing our branch by bringing in new business. This isn't just a processing role: we are looking for someone who gets out there, builds relationships and drives new lending opportunities.

Key responsibilities

Proactively seek out and win new business, building relationships with vehicle dealers, business partners, introducers and referral networks to help grow the business

Process loan applications and documentation in line with our policies and standards

Guide customers through each step of the lending process, explaining what's happening and why as a Responsible lender and customer service hero.

Bring accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism to everything you touch

About you

2+ years' sales experience, with a track record of actively winning and growing new business, not just managing existing relationships

Lending experience, ideally in financial services

Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills

The people skills to build trust fast, and the resilience to stay calm when things get challenging

Confidence with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Bonus points for familiarity with CCCFA and AML/CFT requirements

About us

MTF is one of New Zealand's iconic, 100% Kiwi-owned lenders — a $1B+ business built over more than 50 years, with a nationwide network of 200+ franchises, vehicle dealers, and business partners. But at MTF Takanini, it still comes down to something simple: locals helping locals.

Our Takanini branch is a supportive, high-performing team where every day is different. We're driven to get great outcomes for our customers — responsibly — and to leave a genuine, positive mark on the community we call home.

Candidates must possess a New Zealand Driver Licence and the legal right to work in New Zealand. Any offer of employment is subject to clear reference checks, credit reporting and police record checks. Be advised that only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.