Senior/Corporate Agribusiness Manager
- Christchurch or Ashburton
- Full time, Permanent position
Mō te tūranga | About the Role
As a Senior/Corporate Agribusiness Manager, you will manage a portfolio of agribusiness clients throughout the Canterbury region. Working closely with Agri analysts and product partners, you’ll craft and deliver innovative financial strategies that add real value and position you as a trusted advisor. Your focus will be on nurturing relationships with both new and existing clients, providing expert lending advice and tailored financial solutions. You’ll drive operational efficiencies, enhance customer engagement, and broaden coverage across the region.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
Your proactive mindset and passion for agribusiness will help you build better solutions for our customers. You’ll be tertiary qualified in Agribusiness, Business, or Finance, and bring relevant experience in banking, lending, business, or farming.
You’ll also bring:
- Experience in banking/financial services or farm consultancy.
- Strong understanding of commercial and farm management practices, especially those relevant to medium and large agribusiness clients.
- Established networks and industry expertise across the Canterbury region.
- A track record of delivering exceptional customer service.
- Ability to identify opportunities, adapt and innovate, and drive productivity.
- Agribusiness lending experience and credit risk knowledge (advantageous).
- Accountability for risk and compliance, including fostering a culture of risk awareness and effective risk management.
Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:
- 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, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
- Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
- Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
- 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.
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!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
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 neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.
Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater
Applications close:
2 September 2025