Fixed term Bank Manager - Whakatāne

Westpac New Zealand; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Bank Manager for their Whakatāne branch. The role offers an opportunity to lead a diverse team while ensuring customer success and building key relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong banking experience, leadership abilities, and a commitment to community engagement. This is a full-time position covering parental leave, and applications are encouraged from individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a successful bank manager and leader.
• Expert knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Deep understanding of consumer lending.
• Understanding of foundational business lending preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Whakatāne branch's development and performance.
• Inspire a diverse team to meet customer needs.
• Forge key internal and external relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Change management

Education

Business tertiary qualification

FA qualification

Job description

Bank Manager, Whakatāne

• Whakatāne Branch
• Full time, 12 month parental leave cover
• Monday to Friday

Mō Te Tūranga – About The Role

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Bank Manager is accountable for the development, leadership, and performance of our Whakatāne branch. Responsible for forging and nurturing key relationships both internally and externally to ensure our ongoing business and customer success.

This role is focussed on enriching the Westpac brand and will contribute to our commitment and transforming on how we connect with our customers and the spaces, technology and capability required to deliver a great experience for customers, staff, business partners, stakeholders, and the local community.

You will be responsible for inspiring and leading a diverse team of Banking Specialists and Customer Service Representatives, to meet every customer's needs across personal banking, business banking and wealth management.

Ngā mea kia whai angitū ahau? – What do I need to be successful? About

Most importantly, you will know and care about your customers and they will believe in you and your team, recognising Westpac as local heroes. In addition to this you will have:

• Proven recent experience as both a successful bank manager, leader and lender
• Highly developed interpersonal, networking and communication skills
• Expert knowledge of the financial services industry
• Deep understanding and experience in Consumer lending
• Understanding of foundational Business lending (preferred)
• FA qualification desired
• Demonstrated experience in leading change
• Commitment to and demonstrated coaching ability
• A solid understanding of the local area (desired)
• A business tertiary qualification preferred

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater Applications Close

28 September 2025