Bank Manager

Westpac New Zealand; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in New Zealand is seeking a Bank Manager for their Wanaka Branch. The ideal candidate will lead a diverse team, manage branch performance, and strengthen key relationships for business success. Proven experience in banking leadership and consumer lending is essential. This role offers excellent benefits including leave options and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave

Purchased leave options

Banking benefits and insurance discounts

Career growth opportunities

Market leading superannuation and KiwiSaver options

Qualifications

• Proven recent experience as a successful Bank Manager.
• Demonstrated experience in leading change.
• Solid understanding of the local area.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a team of Banking Specialists.
• Develop and manage the performance of the Wanaka branch.
• Nurture key relationships for business success.
• Contribute to transforming customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Communication skills

Consumer lending

Understanding of the financial services industry

Education

Business tertiary qualification

FA qualification

Job description

Bank Manager, Wanaka Branch

Full time, Permanent. Monday to Friday.

Overview

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Bank Manager is accountable for the development, leadership, and performance of our Wanaka branch.

Responsible for forging and nurturing key relationships both internally and externally to ensure our ongoing business and customer success. The role focuses on enriching the Westpac brand and contributing to our commitment and transforming how we connect with our customers and the community.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a diverse team of Banking Specialists and Customer Service Representatives to meet customer needs across personal banking, business banking and wealth management.
• Develop, lead, and manage the performance of the Wanaka branch.
• Forge and nurture key internal and external relationships to support business and customer success.
• Contribute to the transformation of customer experience across spaces, technology, and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven recent experience as 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.
• Solid understanding of the local area (desired).
• Business tertiary qualification preferred.

Benefits

• 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 – internal capability promotion and recognition programmes.
• Market leading superannuation and KiwiSaver options.
• Environmental and community care programmes.
• Generous parental leave – top up government paid parental leave.
• School holiday subsidy.

Apply Now

Submit your CV and Cover Letter. Applications close 1 October.