Business Manager - New Plymouth

Role Overview

Join the Business Banking team located in New Plymouth, a dynamic regional commercial hub in New Zealand. Exceptional candidates may also consider placement in Wellington. Westpac is dedicated to empowering New Zealand enterprises to flourish by providing personalized banking and financial services tailored to the growth objectives of ambitious business leaders.

Positioned in New Plymouth, this opportunity allows you to cultivate robust relationships within a thriving regional business sector, benefiting from Taranaki's outstanding community atmosphere, picturesque coastline, outdoor activity options, and exceptional work-life balance.

Key Duties

• Manage and develop strong connections with business clientele across diverse industries.
• Recognize client requirements and offer customized banking and lending solutions.
• Compose detailed credit proposals and lending recommendations.
• Proactively engage to expand and maintain a portfolio of business customers.
• Collaborate with Westpac's specialized teams to ensure outstanding customer results.
• Drive business progression through balance sheet expansion and capturing market opportunities.
• Deliver excellent customer experiences and actively participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Uphold rigorous risk management practices and ensure adherence to banking regulations and internal policies.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in business or commercial banking or related financial services.
• Strong skills in lending and credit evaluation.
• Competent in interpreting and analyzing business financial statements.
• Track record of cultivating trusted client relationships and exceptional service delivery.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and negotiation capabilities.
• Able to work independently yet collaborate well within teams.
• Proactive in identifying risks and making ethical decisions.
• Passionate about supporting New Zealand businesses and fostering long-term relationships.
• Confident in engaging with business owners and providing commercially viable solutions.

Working at Westpac

• Standard four weeks annual leave plus five wellbeing leave days.
• Optional purchase of up to four additional leave weeks per year.
• Banking perks and discounts on insurance products.
• Career development programs promoting internal advancement and recognition of high performers.
• Generous parental leave including government top-up schemes.
• School holiday subsidies to assist with family-work balance.
• Two days of volunteer leave per year.

Location Highlights

New Plymouth combines a thriving commercial environment with an exceptional lifestyle. It offers world-renowned surfing beaches, proximity to Mt Taranaki, shorter commuting times, affordable living costs, and a warm community spirit ideal for growing both your career and personal life.

About Westpac

With over 160 years’ experience, Westpac is dedicated to fostering a stronger, fairer New Zealand for its people, clients, and communities. Our culture values individuality, diversity, and passion, offering an environment where talent is nurtured and ambitions flourish. We embrace all backgrounds and abilities, encouraging applications from neurodiverse individuals and those with disabilities, highlighting that attitude and passion hold equal weight to qualifications and experience.

Application Details

Please submit your CV and cover letter by August 17, 2026.