Strategic Growth & Partnerships Manager

BNZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

BNZ is seeking a Business Development Manager within Growth Sectors in Auckland, permanent role. You will connect people, ideas and opportunities to originate, develop and execute initiatives that grow New Zealand businesses and BNZ’s client base.

You will work with Growth Sectors leaders and a nationwide network of relationship bankers, shaping sector strategies, coordinating multiple streams, and delivering practical insights across diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience within the finance or business community, with proven relationship management and business development capability.
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of financial services, credit analysis and the drivers of business success.
• Confidence presenting plans, recommendations and outcomes to senior leaders and large groups.
• A collaborative, motivated and proactive approach, as well as the ability to bring together information from multiple sources and turn it into clear, practical insights.
• A passion for helping New Zealand businesses grow and the ability to work effectively across cultures.
• Experience working across large organisations and with external agencies or suppliers to deliver successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with key external partners, industry leaders and stakeholders to strengthen BNZ’s presence across our Growth Sectors.
• Support the delivery of sector strategies and multiple project streams, coordinating closely with Growth Sectors’ Heads of roles and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Help embed new strategies and initiatives across the Bank by bringing the right people together and building support for change.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of strategic projects, propositions and policy initiatives.
• Identify business development opportunities through internal and external networks, while supporting thought leadership and sector-related content.
• Partner with frontline bankers to originate, develop and execute financing opportunities and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Relationship management

Business development

Commercial acumen

Credit analysis

Communication

Job description

BNZ is seeking a Business Development Manager within Growth Sectors in Auckland, permanent role. You will connect people, ideas and opportunities to originate, develop and execute initiatives that grow New Zealand businesses and BNZ’s client base.

You will work with Growth Sectors leaders and a nationwide network of relationship bankers, shaping sector strategies, coordinating multiple streams, and delivering practical insights across diverse stakeholders.