Associate Partner - Agri

Worker Type:

Permanent

Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role   

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in Agribusiness, to join us as an Associate Partner, providing support to our Agri customers. This successful candidate is to be based out of our Taupo Partners Centre.

What are 5 day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?  

• Supporting Agribusiness Partners - with all client's requirement as well various stakeholders across the bank  

• Collaborating with BNZ specialists to deliver value add products that meet our clients' requirements  

• Risk Management - quality assurance measures  

• Analysing customer financial accounts and credit proposals, and completing credit submissions  

• Delivering on SLA agreements  

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?  

The chance to work with a successful tīma who cover all aspects of Agribusiness. We continue to invest in and grow our tāngata (people) to be the best in the Agribusiness market, understanding our customers, our market and the key factors that influence them better than anyone else. In this role you will have exposure to a range of Agribusiness customers, and you'll work closely with experienced Agribusiness Partners fulfilling the day-to-day requirements of customer, while also supporting the growth of the customer base.  

What attributes will this person have in order to be successful?  

If you are a self-starter who has focus, energy, great communication skills and the flexibility to deliver on multiple tasks to deadlines then this role is perfect for you! 

Ideally, you'll have experience within banking and/or financial services but also be customer-focused with a talent for building relationships. We are looking for:  

• Familiarity in a business banking environment, and/or an understanding of banking principles and document preparation is preferred  

• Strong attention to detail, but also the analytical skills and the ability to think outside the square  

• Credit and/or lending experience is preferred  

• Natural ability to build relationships with a variety of customers, and excellent communications skills  

• Knowledge of, experience within or passion for the Agribusiness sector would be advantageous  

What is the team culture and environment like?  

You'll work with a high performing team who embraces team culture and strives to deliver the best for our customers and local community in achieving their goals and ambitions, while still having an inviting team culture and a real sense of working together as a team. We're passionate about what we do and thrive knowing that our work makes a real difference to our business customers. 

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand 

This is an exciting opportunity to join us!  We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. 

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”

Closing Date: 02 August 2026

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.