Senior Relationship Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks standard holiday

Wellbeing leave (5 days)

Benefits & insurance discounts

Career growth programs

Parental leave top-up

Job summary

Westpac NZ in Wellington seeks a Senior Relationship Associate to join our Corporate Banking team. The role combines advanced credit capability, portfolio management and customer engagement across complex corporate relationships.

Working with an experienced Senior Relationship Manager, you will lead credit analysis, submissions and support complex lending proposals while actively managing portfolio risk and fostering client relationships across the NZ market.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate, commercial or institutional banking or credit-focused environment.
• Strong financial analysis, credit assessment and credit writing capability.
• Experience supporting complex lending structures and managing portfolio risk.
• Excellent communication and ownership of deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality credit analysis and submissions for complex lending proposals.
• Support lending proposals and proactively manage portfolio risk.
• Contribute to customer meetings, account planning and new business opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships and connect customers with Westpac expertise.

Skills

Credit analysis

Portfolio management

Customer engagement

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Lending experience

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Senior Relationship Associate, Corporate Banking

Based in Wellington

Full time, Permanent position

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Relationship Associate to join our Corporate Banking team in Wellington. This role combines advanced credit capability, portfolio management and customer engagement across complex corporate relationships.

Mō te tūrigana | About the role

Working alongside an experienced Senior Relationship Manager and product partners, you will lead high-quality credit analysis and submissions, support complex lending proposals and proactively manage portfolio risk. You will use sound commercial judgement to help shape customer strategies and well-considered banking solutions. You will also contribute to customer meetings, account planning and new business opportunities, building trusted relationships and connecting customers with expertise across Westpac.

Nā taū rourou | What will you bring?

• Experience in corporate, commercial or institutional banking, or a relevant credit-focused environment.
• Strong financial analysis, credit assessment and credit writing capability.
• Experience supporting complex lending structures and managing portfolio risk.
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence engaging with customers and senior stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of banking products, regulatory requirements and the New Zealand commercial environment.
• Excellent communication, organisation and ownership of deliverables.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred; familiarity with legal and lending documentation is advantageous.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
• Additional 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
• Generous parental leave - and top up government paid parental leave
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year

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 neurodivergent, have chronic health conditions or disabilities - your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Applications close:

26 October 2026