Private Adviser

westpacnz; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base + 10% Superannuation

Banking benefits

Wellbeing leave

Career growth

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand in Auckland seeks an experienced Private Banker to deliver tailored residential lending solutions to high-net-worth clients and their families. You will leverage the broader Private Wealth proposition across banking, lending, investments and wealth solutions, working with a Private Associate to meet client needs.

You will take a holistic approach to understanding clients' financial goals, helping them grow, protect and manage wealth over time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in banking or wealth management with lending focus.
• Level 5 Financial Services Qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong client relationship management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide residential lending expertise for high-net-worth clients.
• Collaborate with Private Associate to support clients' needs.
• Deliver tailored wealth solutions across banking, lending and investments.
• Support clients in long-term wealth growth and risk management.

Skills

Relationship banking

Lending experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer centric

Networking abilities

Education

Level 5 Financial Services Qualification

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Monday to Friday

Based at Takutai Square | Britomart, Auckland CBD

Base + 10% Superannuation & banking benefits

Mō te Tūranga - About the role

You will bring strong lending expertise and be confident supporting clients with residential lending and more complex borrowing requirements. You'll draw on your understanding of the broader Private Wealth proposition, including banking, lending, investments and wealth solutions, to deliver exceptional outcomes for high-net-worth clients and their families. You will work with your own Private Associate/Senior Private Associate, fostering an operating rhythm that ensures you are supporting each other to meet your client's needs.

Within the role, you will take a holistic approach to understanding your clients' financial goals, helping them build, manage, protect and grow their wealth over time. Working closely with specialists across Westpac, you will deliver tailored solutions that support both their immediate banking needs and long-term aspirations.

You will join a team where you are valued as an individual and able to put you mark onto your customer experiences. With financial benefits for being part of the Westpac team, you will also be able to develop so your career can grow as you do.

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

• 5+ years' experience in banking, private banking, wealth management, financial services, or relationship banking, with strong experience in lending and customer relationship management
• A relevant tertiary qualification preferred. Level 5 Financial Services Qualification required or open to obtaining.
• Ability to interpret and translate technical material Including financial statements.
• A customer centric attitude.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills as well as networking abilities both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated a strong in market approach with a proven ability to identify opportunities.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi - Working at Westpac

At Westpac, our mission is to have New Zealand's best professionals, to be recognised as a place where talent is developed to its fullest potential and where aspiring and current employees see Westpac as one of THE places to work. Along with this, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave
• Purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits and insurance discounts
• Career growth - we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
• Market leading superannuation and KiwiSaver options
• Environmental and community care programmes
• Generous parental leave - and top up government paid parental leave
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holidays

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!

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.

Applications close: 10 September 2026